Deliciously simple Crockpot Beef Tips! Easy beef tips recipe! Best crockpot recipe, by Mama Sue's Southern Kitchen on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes prep plus 6 to 8 ho
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Trim the chuck roast of big hard fat pockets and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels and season all over with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side so it sears instead of steaming.
Put the browned beef into the slow cooker and add one sliced onion. Leave the browned bits in the skillet.
Whisk the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl, then pour it over the beef. Stir once to coat everything.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. The beef should pull apart easily with a fork when it is done.
Mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water. Stir it in during the last 30 minutes on high and leave the lid off to thicken the gravy.
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Spoon the beef and gravy over rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not lift the lid during cooking, since each peek lets heat out and adds 20 minutes or more to the cook time.
Brown the meat in batches with space between the pieces, or it will release water and turn grey instead of browned.
Cool leftovers within 2 hours, store them in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot.
Questions
Can I skip browning the beef?
Yes. You can put the raw cubes straight into the slow cooker, but browning adds a deeper flavor and a better texture to the gravy. Add about 10 minutes to prep if you brown it.
Can I cook it on high the whole time?
You can, but low heat gives softer, more tender beef. High works fine if you are short on time, so use 4 to 5 hours and check that the meat shreds easily.
What cut works best for beef tips?
Chuck roast is the standard choice because it has enough fat and connective tissue to stay tender over a long cook. Stew meat works too, and round roast is leaner and can dry out.
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