Slow Cooker Mushroom Beef Tips
Slow Cooker Mushroom Beef Tips are the kind of dinner that makes itself while you get on with the rest of the day. Tender chunks of beef cook slowly with mushrooms and onions in a rich, savory gravy until the meat is fork-tender.
This is especially good when you want the comfort of a beef-and-gravy dinner without standing over the stove. Once everything is in the slow cooker, there’s very little left to do until it’s time to thicken the sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Slow cooking gives tougher, flavorful cuts of beef enough time to become genuinely tender. There’s no need to constantly stir or watch a skillet once everything is assembled.
The gravy also develops right in the crockpot from beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, onions, and the natural juices from the meat.
It’s a practical make-ahead dinner too. Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the beef tastes just as good after spending a night in the gravy.
The mushrooms cook down into the beef juices and add plenty of savory flavor to the gravy. I like using whole or halved mushrooms so they still have some texture after several hours of cooking.
And this is definitely a recipe where you’ll want something underneath to catch that gravy. Mashed potatoes and egg noodles are both hard to beat.
FAQ
What Beef Is Best For Beef Tips?
Chuck roast is one of my favorite choices because it becomes tender with long, slow cooking. Precut beef stew meat is convenient and works well too.
Do I Need To Brown The Beef First?
No. Browning adds another layer of flavor, but the recipe still works when the beef goes directly into the slow cooker.
Why Are My Beef Tips Tough?
They probably need more time. Slow-cooker beef can reach a safe temperature before the connective tissue has softened enough to make the meat tender.
Can I Use Sliced Mushrooms?
Absolutely. They’ll become softer than larger mushroom pieces but will still add plenty of flavor to the gravy.
Why Is My Gravy Thin?
Slow cookers trap moisture, so the cooking liquid naturally stays fairly thin. Adding the cornstarch slurry near the end gives you much better control over the final consistency.
Can I Make Beef Tips Ahead?
Yes. This dish reheats especially well because the beef stays surrounded by gravy.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until the beef reaches 165°F. If the refrigerated gravy becomes especially thick, stir in a splash of beef broth while reheating.
This Slow Cooker Mushroom Beef Tips recipe is a hearty comfort food made with tender beef, savory mushrooms, and rich gravy—perfect for easy crockpot dinners, family meals, and cozy weeknight comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 16 ounces mushrooms halved or sliced
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper and arrange it over the vegetables.
- Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, and thyme.
- Pour the broth mixture over the beef.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for another 15–20 minutes, until the gravy thickens.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve hot with plenty of mushroom gravy.
