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Crockpot Beef Tips with Gravy

Tender cubes of beef slow-cooked in a rich mushroom-and-ranch spiced gravy, perfect for busy weeknights and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat (or sirloin tips), cubed into bite-sized pieces if needed
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1.5 cups beef broth (use low-sodium if you prefer)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional) Optional for thickening the gravy.
Serving Suggestions
  • Egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim any excess fat and cut the beef into 1–1½ inch pieces if it’s not already cubed. Place the beef in the crockpot.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown gravy mix, ranch seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the beef, stirring gently so all pieces are coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or on HIGH for about 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  2. If the gravy seems thin at the end of cooking, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crockpot and cook uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Scoop the beef and gravy over cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
  2. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for color and a hint of freshness.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free gravy mix and ensure the cream of mushroom soup is GF. For lower sodium, choose low-sodium broth and reduced-sodium seasoning mixes.