BEST Crockpot Beef Tips Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef tenderloin roast (cut into 1” cubes, or stew meat)*
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons steak seasoning
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced, about 1 cup)
• 2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk

Instructions

1. 1

   To a medium mixing bowl, add the cubed...: To a medium mixing bowl, add the cubed beef, vegetable oil, and steak seasoning. Thoroughly mix together, then set aside.

2. 2

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat,...: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add in the seasoned beef cubes. Cook for about 6 minutes, flipping every 90 seconds until almost all sides have been browned (it's ok if there’s some pink remaining, you don't want to overcook it). Turn the heat down to medium, then transfer the beef tips to the bottom on a 6 quart slow cooker.

3. 3

   Return the pan back to medium heat and...: Return the pan back to medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and cook until translucent (about 4-5 minutes). Add in the minced garlic and cook until aromatic (about 1 minute).

4. 4

   Sprinkle the flour over the butter and onions,...: Sprinkle the flour over the butter and onions, then mix together to create a roux. Cook the roux, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes, or until it becomes darker in color (this cooks off the flour taste and gives the gravy a nice dark color and deeper flavor).

5. 5

   Next, while whisking quickly and continuously, slowly pour...: Next, while whisking quickly and continuously, slowly pour the beef broth into the roux. Whisk until the broth and flour are incorporated, then whisk the milk into the pan. Once there are no lumps remaining, turn the heat up and bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Simmer for about 4 minutes to thicken the...: Simmer for about 4 minutes to thicken the gravy, then remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the gravy into the slow cooker over the beef tips and stir together. Cover the pot with the fitted lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or until the beef is fork tender.

7. 7

   Remove the lid from the Crock Pot and...: Remove the lid from the Crock Pot and stir the beef tips and gravy together. Let it rest with the heat off and lid removed for 5 minutes, then serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Enjoy!