Description
Savory beef tips dancing with earthy mushrooms create a comforting classic that speaks directly to hearty home cooking. Simmered in rich gravy and served over fluffy rice, this dish promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) sirloin beef tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Thickeners:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) beef broth
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red wine (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms)
Instructions
- Generously coat the beef tips with a blend of salt and pepper, then delicately dust with a light layer of flour, ensuring an even, thin coverage.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer and foam, then carefully place the seasoned beef tips into the pan, searing each side to develop a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Transfer the beautifully browned beef tips to the slow cooker, preserving the flavorful fond left in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, then add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and develop a deep, caramelized color.
- Carefully transfer the aromatic vegetable mixture to the slow cooker alongside the beef tips.
- Pour beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary over the meat and vegetables, gently stirring to distribute the herbs and liquids evenly.
- Secure the lid and allow the slow cooker to work its magic, cooking on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart.
- During the final 15 minutes of cooking, create a smooth cornstarch slurry and stir it into the liquid, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Once done, let the beef tips rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to settle.
Notes
- Flour coating creates a delightful golden crust while sealing in the beef’s juicy flavors and helping thicken the sauce.
- Searing meat at high temperature develops deep caramelized edges that enhance overall dish complexity and richness.
- Using fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary instead of dried versions provides more vibrant, bright aromatics to the final dish.
- Slow cooker method ensures incredibly tender beef by breaking down tough muscle fibers through low, consistent heat over several hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg