Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Crockpot Beef Tips & Gravy:
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef tips or stew meat
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
- Add the beef tips to the flour mixture and toss until the beef is well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef tips on all sides. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Once the beef tips are browned, transfer them to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef tips.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, red wine (if using), and water. Pour this mixture over the beef tips.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy. Allow it to cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.