How to Make: Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Gravy

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth can lower calories while still providing flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are less salty.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free and can thicken without altering flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

In a large, resealable plastic bag, shake together all-purpose flour, salt and black pepper until fully combined.

Add beef tips to bag and shake until all pieces are thoroughly coated.

Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

Once hot, work in batches to sear beef tips until edges are browned.

Transfer beef tips to slow cooker and top with chopped onion and minced garlic.

In a large bowl, whisk together beef broth and beef gravy until combined, then pour over beef and onion in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

Optional: take 1/2 cup slow cooker liquids and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch.

Return mixture to slow cooker, cover and cook for another 20 minutes, or until more thickened.

Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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