Easy Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe, Crock Pot or Stovetop

Name: Crock Pot or Stovetop Beef Tips and Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound stewing beef; 4 ounces mushrooms; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided); 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste); 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1 medium onion (peeled and diced); 1 cup beef stock (unsalted or low-sodium); 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour; 2 tablespoons cold water; Optional: 3 to 4 cups rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes (hot, cooked for serving)

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 2 hrs

Total: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
519	Calories
15g	Fat
52g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	519
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 112mg	37%
Sodium 281mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 568mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

As delicious as beef tips are, the concept of beef tips is not fully popular in all areas of the United States. And that's a great loss to many people because these chunks of meat are simply delicious. In short, beef tips are the leftover pieces that you get when breaking down primal cuts or loin. Not a cut per se, but the scraps of other cuts, these tasty pieces make wonderful stews, soups, and the classic and beloved beef tips with gravy. So now that you know what to ask for next time there's confusion, it's time to make one of the most succulent preparations in which beef tips are included.

If your butcher doesn't sell beef tips, simply ask for one pound of stewing beef from the chuck. Our recipe includes both the stovetop and crock pot methods for you to decide what works best for your available time. The beef tips simmer to perfection in a rich and wonderful beef gravy. Mushrooms and onions add a lot of flavor and texture.

This is a gluten-free recipe as long as the broth you are using is free of wheat ingredients and that you choose cornstarch and not flour to thicken the gravy. This dish is great for people with low-carb preferences; serve with mashed cauliflower, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice. For a classic meal, go with cooked rice, potatoes, or butter noodles.

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1 pound stewing beef, or beef chuck
4 ounces mushrooms
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 pinch black pepper, or to taste
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1 cup unsalted or low-sodium beef stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch, or all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water

For Serving:

3 to 4 cups cooked rice, or noodles, or mashed potatoes

Stovetop Method

Gather the ingredients.

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Cut the stewing beef into bite-sized pieces.

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Lightly rinse the mushrooms and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices.

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Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the stewing beef and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

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Cook until the stewing beef is browned, turning frequently. Remove the beef to a plate and set aside.

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Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms.

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Cook until the onion is translucent, and the mushrooms are golden brown.

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Add the beef back to the pan along with the beef stock.

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Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender. About 20 minutes before the beef tips are ready, prepare the rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, and any other side dishes you are serving.

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In a small bowl or cup, combine the cornstarch or all-purpose flour with the cold water and stir until smooth.

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Stir the slurry into the simmering liquids.

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Cook, stirring, for a few more minutes, or until the gravy has thickened. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

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Serve the beef and its gravy with rice, potatoes, or noodles. Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Method

Gather the ingredients.

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Combine the stewing beef, mushrooms, onion, salt and pepper, and 1 cup of beef stock in the slow cooker.

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Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours—or about 3 hours on high—or until the beef is very tender.

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Strain the liquids into a saucepan.

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Place it over medium heat and bring to a simmer.

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Combine the cornstarch and water to form a smooth mixture.

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Stir the cornstarch mixture into the liquids and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the sauce back to the beef tips, stir well, and serve.

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Enjoy!