Slow Cooker Beef Tips
Slow Cooker Beef Tips is comfort food at it's best - tender beef simmered in a rich and creamy red wine gravy with flavorful herbs and aromatics. With simple ingredients and almost no preparation, it's en easy weeknight dish or cozy weekend dinner.
Servings: 3
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef tenderloin cut into 2-3 inch cubes *see notes
- ½ large sweet onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup red wine
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add beef cubes, diced sweet onion, minced garlic, beef broth, red wine, worcestershire sauce and all seasonings to the slow cooker. Mix.
- Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave. Stir in the flour to make a paste. Add to the slow cooker and mix until smoothly combined into the sauce.
- Cover and set to LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours
- Check internal temperature of beef to ensure it's reached 165℉. If not, continue cooking in 30 minute intervals as needed.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
- Serve warm, over mashed potatoes, noodles or rice with your favorite roasted vegetables or side salad.
Notes
Beef: Stew meat or cubed chuck roast can be used but may need more cook time to increase tenderness.
Serving: Turn into a complete meal by serving over garlic mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, white rice or basmati rice.
Storing: store leftover beef tips in an airtight container separately from the gravy. Both will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can be frozen for up to 6 months using freezer safe storage bags. Defrost in the fridge overnight or do a quick thaw in the microwave.
Tip 1: Cook on the low setting if you can rather than the high setting, as the longer and slower cooking process creates a more tender beef. Cooking on high may cause the meat to dry out.
Tip 2: Cut beef into evenly sized cubes for consistent cooking.
Tip 3: Use a good quality red wine for the best flavor (not cooking wine).
Tip 4: For a thicker sauce, let sit uncovered for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 7oz | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
