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Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy

Tender beef tips slowly cook in a crockpot with onions, mushrooms, garlic, and broth to create a rich and savory brown gravy. This comforting slow cooker dinner is simple to prepare and perfect for busy days when you want a warm homemade meal waiting for you.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 279
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Base
  • 2.5 lb sirloin tip roast cut into 2-inch cubes, silver skin removed
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for browning beef
Flavorful Gravy
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups beef broth
Optional Gravy Thickener
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry

Method
 

  1. Cut the sirloin tip roast into 2-inch cubes and trim away any silver skin. Place the beef cubes in a large bowl and season with garlic salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in a single layer and brown for 2–3 minutes per side to create a flavorful crust. Do not fully cook the meat.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add diced onion, sliced mushrooms, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour the beef broth over the ingredients and gently stir to combine.
  5. Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours until the beef becomes very tender.
  6. Once cooked, strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan while keeping the beef warm.
  7. Bring the cooking liquid to a gentle simmer. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry.
  8. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering liquid while whisking continuously. Cook for several minutes until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  9. Pour the thickened gravy back over the beef in the slow cooker and stir gently. Serve warm with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking adds deeper flavor to the final gravy, but the step can be skipped if you are short on time. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a small splash of warm beef broth and stir until the desired consistency is reached. For a richer flavor, chuck roast can be substituted for the sirloin tip roast.