🥩🥔 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Potatoes

Rich • Tender • Effortless Comfort Food

This Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Potatoes recipe is pure comfort made simple.
With only four basic ingredients, your slow cooker transforms hearty beef and
tender potatoes into a warm, satisfying meal coated in rich, silky gravy.

It’s the perfect hands-off dinner for busy weekdays, cozy weekends, or anytime
you want a hearty homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Recipe Overview

• Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
• Cook Time: 7–8 hours (LOW) or 4–5 hours (HIGH)
• Total Time: Up to 8 hours
• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or beef tips
• 1½ lbs baby potatoes (or peeled and cubed potatoes)
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

That’s it — just four simple ingredients.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker

Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
Place the potatoes evenly on the bottom.

2. Add the Beef

Layer the beef tips over the potatoes in an even layer.

3. Add the Sauce Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix together:

• Cream of mushroom soup
• Onion soup mix

Spread the mixture evenly over the beef.
Do not add extra liquid — the beef and potatoes will release moisture as they cook.

4. Slow Cook

• LOW: 7–8 hours (recommended for most tender results)
• HIGH: 4–5 hours

The dish is ready when:

• Beef is fork-tender
• Potatoes are soft
• Gravy is thick and rich

5. Stir & Serve

Gently stir before serving to coat everything evenly in the gravy.
Serve hot, straight from the slow cooker.

Flavor & Texture

• Ultra tender beef
• Soft, buttery potatoes
• Deep savory onion flavor
• Thick, comforting gravy

Serving Suggestions

• Steamed green beans
• Buttered corn
• Side salad
• Warm dinner rolls

Helpful Tips

• For extra richness, add 1 tablespoon butter before cooking.
• If you prefer thinner gravy, stir in ¼ cup warm beef broth at the end.
• For deeper flavor, sear the beef before adding to the slow cooker (optional).
• Cut potatoes into evenly sized pieces for uniform cooking.

Optional Add-Ins

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.