Description
Slow-simmered Beef Tips and Mushrooms melt right into your comfort food dreams, delivering rich, tender bites that warm your entire kitchen with incredible aroma. Hearty protein and earthy mushrooms combine perfectly for a no-fuss dinner that comes together effortlessly in your trusty crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Seasonings and Optional Ingredients:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Slice your beef stew meat into uniform, bite-sized chunks measuring approximately 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and tender results.
- Grab a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Sauté your sliced mushrooms until they turn golden brown and release their moisture, about 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the browned mushrooms and your raw beef chunks directly into the crockpot, creating an even layer across the bottom.
- Sprinkle your chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the meat, distributing the aromatics throughout the dish.
- Pour 1 cup of beef broth and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce over the meat mixture, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated.
- Season the ingredients with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, plus salt and pepper to your preferred taste level.
- Stir the contents gently to mix all ingredients and create a uniform coating on the meat.
- Cover your crockpot and cook on low temperature for 7 hours at 200°F, or on high temperature for 4 hours at 275°F.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, slowly stir in 1 cup of heavy cream to create a rich, silky sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a small amount of the hot liquid before adding to help it blend smoothly.
- Once cooking completes, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve your creamy beef tips hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for the most tender and flavorful beef tips that will melt in your mouth.
- Searing the beef pieces in a hot skillet before adding to the crockpot will develop a rich, deep flavor and beautiful brown crust.
- For a lower-carb option, serve the creamy beef tips over cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles instead of traditional starches.
- If dairy is a concern, swap heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based alternative to keep the dish creamy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Beef
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg