My goal with easy recipes like this one for Crockpot Beef Tips & Gravy is to create a simple supper full of flavor without a lot of work involved.
BEEF TIPS OR STEAK TIPS
Some folks call it Steak Tips and Rice because the meat is typically sirloin cut into chunks.
I always heard this dish called beef tips. My Dad loved Beef Tips & Rice and my Mom would cook it for him from scratch the old fashioned way.
You know how you batter the beef tips in flour then brown them on all sides then drain, then make the gravy, then add the beef tips back in and simmer forever. Yes it is good but it is also time consuming and messy. This easy recipe for Crockpot Beef Tips & Gravy is just as good without all the fuss.
INGREDIENTS
All you need for this simple meal is one or two cans of beef gravy depending on how many beef tips you plan to cook. We want the beef tips to be completely covered with gravy in the Crockpot so I always use two cans. Plus my fellas like plenty of gravy on their rice too.
As always, I rinse meat under cool water and drain in a colander before cooking.
Some of the pieces of meat are larger than others, I cut them into smaller chunks to stretch the dish when the need arises.
Season the beef tips with salt and pepper and then place them into the Crockpot. Sprinkle with one packet of Beefy Onion dry soup mix. Pour the gravy over them and stir.
Turn the Crockpot on to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. The beef tips will be fork tender and delicious!
I am using a smaller Crockpot like this one.
LET’S TALK FLAVOR
So I have had at least one person say they didn’t feel like the beef tips had any real flavor so let’s talk about where the flavor comes from in this recipe.
Salt and Pepper, to taste for this recipe. I am typically light handed with the salt because of high blood pressure. There is salt already added to both the beef gravy and the beefy soup mix.
Sometimes a little more pepper may be in order if your crew likes a little ‘bite’ to the flavor.
Add any dry seasoning you like! Come tell me about it! Everyone would like to know what you did different including me!
When cooking in the Crockpot, there is a moisture factor as liquid does not evaporate. These beef tips are literally slow cooking IN beef gravy which is a beef flavor.
Serve Beef Tips and Gravy with:
- Rice
- Egg Noodles
- Mashed Potatoes (here’s my Made from Scratch recipe)
Some folks would insist on having a pan of biscuits just because there is gravy involved. That will be good too!
Rice is a kitchen staple which helps stretch the grocery budget while being yummy and filling at the same time, especially with gravy on top. Don’t throw out the leftover rice, it’s perfectly good to reheat and serve again tomorrow. Keep scrolling past this recipe for a list of weeknight meal ideas using rice.
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Add flavor to this easy recipe by seasoning the pot with your favorite flavor of dry soup mix. I like using the Beefy onion flavor. Order these pantry staples from Amazon using the affiliate links provided below and have groceries delivered to your door!
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Crockpot Beef Tips & Gravy
Easy recipe with few ingredients for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. beef tips
- 2 cans beef gravy (13 oz. ea.)
- 1 packet dry beefy onion soup mix (Optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the beef tips in the Crockpot.
- Sprinkle the soup mix and seasonings over top.
- Pour gravy over all then stir to blend.
- Turn Crockpot on low and cook 6 to 8 hours until meat is fork tender.
- Serve over a bed of rice for a delicious, easy and affordable weeknight meal.
Notes
Serve these Beef Tips over a bed of rice for an easy weeknight meal using few ingredients and easy clean up!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 378Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 109mgSodium 2691mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 42g
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Niki says
Can this be done in an Instant Pot?
Shirley Wood says
Hi Niki, Thanks for stopping by. The Crockpot is my best friend in the kitchen and I have never made this in the Instant Pot. If you do it, let me know. I”d be interested to hear about it.
Hartline says
We also mix in Worcestershire sauce and A1 and then just salt and pepper to taste once dished onto plates. My husband prefers saltier dishes. Then I serve this with mashed potatoes and a veggie. He loves it.
Kate says
Will this turn out well if the recipe is cut in half?
Shirley Wood says
Hi Kate, I have never cut this particular recipe in half but I see no reason why it wouldn’t work. I would use 1 lb. of beef tips and 1 can of gravy. If you are using the dry onion soup mix, half a packet of that too. Store the other half of the packet in a resealable bag but if you do not have a use for the other half, toss it within 2 weeks.
Jackie Alger says
Do I add the water the can of gravy calls for also ?
Shirley Wood says
Hi Jackie. That is a good question. No, don’t add the water. The Crockpot creates condensation anyway so we don’t need the water.
Jackie Alger says
Thank you
Anni says
Using the onion soup mix adds enough salt to this dish no need for extra salt
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
The beef looks so tender and the gravy so rich!! What a delicious dish. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Hope to see you next week too!
LouAnn says
What else can you use if you don’t like onions or mushrooms?
Shirley Wood says
LouAnn, add any vegetable your family enjoys in raw form which will cook at the same time as the meat.
Erlene says
Love simple recipes. I haven’t used my crock pot for any meal this season, so this may be the recipe to make use of it 🙂
Debbie-Dabble says
Shirley,
I laughed when I read your comment on my lasagna post about how surprised you were to see I posted a recipe!! I was probably more surprised than anyone when I did post it because I do not pride myself on being a cook. I can cook but it is not something I enjoy but maybe when I retire and have more time that may change…. Thanks also for commenting on my post about blogging. I was amazed at all the comments and I do plan on doing a follow up post based on those comments. I understand why some people use ads as an income and would never begrudge them of that but it is the Bloggers who do it to be “Famous” or get more Freebies that seem to annoy everyone and I think there is a tasteful way to display ads. It is the “Glare in your face” ads that really seem to get under people’s skin! I hope you have a great weekend!!
Hugs,
Deb