Slow cooker beef tips are a simple, hands-off dinner made with tender sirloin, onions, and a rich gravy that cooks low and slow. This easy meal pairs well with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, making it a great option for busy days when you want something filling without a lot of prep.
It's an easy meal that works well for busy weeknights, meal prep, or even special occasions when you want something familiar and filling with little effort.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- A slow cooker meal made with just a few ingredients
- Slow cooking creates tender beef tips and flavorful gravy
- Easy to pair with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice
- A comforting meal that works for the whole family
Ingredients You'll Need
- sirloin tips or top sirloin, cut into bite-size pieces
- medium yellow onion, diced
- dry onion soup mix
- Worcestershire sauce
- salted butter
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional
Note: Sirloin tips are used in this recipe, but other cuts of beef like chuck roast, beef stew meat, or rump roast can be substituted if needed.
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Tips
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced onion and sirloin tips to the hot skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side, just until the beef is lightly browned.
- Transfer the beef tips and onions to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the beef and pour in the Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to coat the meat.
- Place the remaining butter on top of the beef.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the beef tips are tender and the gravy has thickened.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Tips for the Best Beef Tips
Browning the beef first adds extra flavor before it goes into the slow cooker. Cooking the beef on low for the full time helps it turn tender and juicy. Give everything a gentle stir before serving so the beef is coated in the gravy.
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations
If you don't have sirloin tips, chuck roast or beef stew meat cut into pieces works well and becomes very tender during slow cooking. Some cooks like to add a splash of beef broth or beef stock for extra gravy, or a small amount of red wine for added depth. For extra flavor, a pinch of onion powder or black pepper can be added. This recipe can also be served with green beans or sweet potatoes for a complete meal.
Serving Suggestions
Slow cooker beef tips are delicious served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, but they also work well with white rice, brown rice, or any cooked rice. Crusty bread is great for soaking up the flavorful gravy.
If you enjoy easy slow cooker recipes like this one, you may also like this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin, another simple dinner option that's full of great flavor.
Storage and Leftovers
Store leftover beef tips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on low heat. Leftover beef tips also freeze well, making them a good option for freezer meals.
📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Tips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½-2 lbs sirloin tips
- ½ medium yellow onion - diced
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup salted butter
- Fresh chopped parsley - optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the beef tips and onion and cook for about 2 minutes per side, just until lightly browned.
- Transfer the beef and onions to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix over the beef and pour in the Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently.
- Place the remaining butter on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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