Description
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Vegetables is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with fresh vegetables in a savory gravy. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy days, delivering a flavorful and satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown on all sides. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and baby potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If desired, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over your choice of side.
Notes
- Add Mushrooms: Include sliced mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Different Herbs: Substitute rosemary and thyme with oregano or basil.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free broth and cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours (depending on slow cooker setting)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
