Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Beef Tips

Description

This Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Beef Tips recipe is rich, hearty, and packed with savory flavor. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in a delicious garlic-herb sauce until they become melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or alongside roasted vegetables for an easy family dinner.

Ingredients

• 2½ lbs (1.1 kg) beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tbsp water (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the diced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add the beef cubes on top of the onions.
3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the sauce evenly over the beef.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
6. For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or with crusty bread.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

8 hours

Total Time

8 hours 10 minutes

Servings

6

Q & A

Q: Can I use a different cut of beef?
A: Yes. Chuck roast, sirloin tips, or stew meat work very well.

Q: Can I add vegetables?
A: Absolutely. Carrots, mushrooms, celery, and potatoes are great additions.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.