Last updated on April 15th, 2026 at 10:44 am
These slow cooker beef tips are the kind of comforting, hearty meal that practically makes itself—perfect for those busy days when you still want something warm and homemade on the table. Tender chunks of beef simmer low and slow, soaking up rich, savory flavor until they’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
I reach for my slow cooker all year long, not just in the colder months. In the winter, it fills the house with cozy aromas, and in the summer, it keeps the kitchen cool while still delivering a satisfying, home-cooked meal. It’s one of my favorite ways to create healthy, budget-friendly dinners without spending hours in the kitchen.
This easy slow cooker beef tips recipe is a true family favorite—simple ingredients, minimal prep, and a meal that everyone looks forward to. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a comforting dish that’s sure to bring everyone back for seconds.
Make this Super Easy Meal for Two or a Crowd
All you need are a handful of ingredients to make this savory and saucy meal. My family loves comfort food dinners. Yet, this is fancy enough and delicious enough to serve at your next party. Fill the slow cooker and enjoy your company.
Slow Cooker Beef Tips
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Ingredients
- 10 ¾ Ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 10 ¾ Ounces French Onion Soup
- 5 Ounces Water
- 2 Pounds Beef Tips or Beef Stew Meat
- 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch or Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Water
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Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add the cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup, and water. Mix the ingredients.
- Add the beef tips and stir to make sure the tips are covered with the liquid ingredients. Cook on low 7 hours or high 5 hours in a slow cooker.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, in a cup, mix the corn starch and water and pour until there are no lumps. Pour this mixture into the beef tip mixture and stir to incorporate. Cover and let this continue cooking the last 30 minutes.
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What to serve with Beef Tips
Serve over bread, mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.Recipe Variation:
Add sliced mushrooms the last hour of cooking. Sprinkle on diced parsley for a bit of color and freshness.Nutrition
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Beef Tips and gravy are the ultimate comfort food with tender chunks of beef in a rich brown gravy. Yet, you don’t have to be a chef-in-training to make this.
How to Make Tender Beef Tips in the Slow Cooker
This is an easy and hearty meal that consists of opening cans and pouring soup into the cooker along with a bit of water and the beef tips. Set the temperature, cover, and let the slow cooker do the rest.
Come back 30 minutes before serving to thicken the gravy with a starch or flour and water mixture. Make the side dishes and enjoy.
Are Beef Tips and Stew Meat the Same
Beef tips are usually the tender parts of the tenderloin top. Or they can be sirloin tips that come from larger roasts often sold as stew meat that is cut up pieces of beef in smaller packages. Beef tips is a more appetizing way to say stew meat.
Why We Love “Extra Tender” Beef Tips and Gravy
This is a relatively inexpensive meal for feeding your family and it is quite easy to prepare. Everyone in our family loves this recipe as it is hearty and delicious.
The meat is fork-tender, and the gravy is full-flavored without all the extra work. Just thicken the sauce and you have instant gravy.
What to do With Leftovers
Beef tips with gravy make for great leftovers. They will last in the refrigerator a full week when in an airtight container. Just reheat and enjoy.
This is a lovely recipe to make and freeze in airtight containers that are labeled.
To reheat, just microwave or place in a kettle on the stovetop and reheat until hot.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.