Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy with Mushrooms (Tender & Easy Comfort Food)

These slow cooker beef tips are melt-in-your-mouth tender, covered in a rich mushroom gravy, and served over creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal. It’s simple, hearty, and packed with deep slow-cooked flavor.

Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Why This Recipe Works

• Slow cooking makes beef ultra tender
• Rich gravy develops deep flavor
• Mushrooms add savory texture
• Easy prep with minimal effort
• Perfect over mashed potatoes or rice

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) beef stew meat or sirloin tips
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp thyme

For Serving

• Mashed potatoes or rice

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Beef

Season beef with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan with butter until browned.

Step 2: Add to Slow Cooker

Transfer beef to slow cooker with mushrooms, onion, and garlic.

Step 3: Make the Gravy

Mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and flour. Pour over beef.

Step 4: Slow Cook

Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until beef is fork tender.

Step 5: Finish

Stir the gravy before serving. If needed, thicken with extra cornstarch slurry.

Step 6: Serve

Spoon over creamy mashed potatoes or rice.

Tips for Best Results

• Brown the beef first for deeper flavor
• Don’t rush the cooking time
• Use low heat for most tender texture
• Stir gravy before serving

Variations

• Add carrots for extra heartiness
• Use red wine for richer gravy
• Add rosemary for deeper flavor
• Serve over buttered noodles

What to Serve With

• Mashed potatoes
• Rice
• Egg noodles
• Roasted vegetables

Storage

• Store in fridge up to 4 days
• Reheat slowly for best texture
• Freeze up to 2 months

Common Questions

Can I skip browning the beef?
Yes, but browning adds much more flavor.

What cut of beef works best?
Stew meat or sirloin tips work great.

How do I thicken the gravy?
Use a cornstarch slurry near the end.

Conclusion

This slow cooker beef tips and gravy recipe is rich, comforting, and incredibly tender—perfect for an easy homemade meal that feels slow-cooked all day.

Pro Tip

For extra flavor, stir in a small spoon of butter before serving.