🥩 Slow Cooker Mushroom Beef Tips

Tender, juicy beef tips slow-cooked in a rich and savory mushroom gravy.
This comforting dish is perfect for busy days and pairs beautifully with
mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Ingredients

• 900 g (2 lbs) beef stew meat or beef tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 250 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   Place beef tips in the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms.
2. Make the Sauce:
   In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, thyme, paprika, and black pepper.
3. Slow Cook:
   Pour sauce over beef and mushrooms. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
4. Thicken the Gravy:
   Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir into slow cooker during last 30 minutes of cooking. Cover and allow sauce to thicken.
5. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Tips

• Sear the beef in a skillet for 2–3 minutes before adding to the slow cooker for deeper flavor.
• Add carrots or peas for extra vegetables.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.