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Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
Instructions
1
Season beef on all sides with All Purpose Seasoning. Set aside.
2
Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce onion soup mix, garlic flakes and bay leaf to slow cooker and stir to combine.
3
Nestle the beef cubes in the slow cooker.
4
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is fork tender.
5
When beef has about 20 minutes remaining, combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl and pour it into the slow cooker. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme. Cover and continue to cook for 20 minutes.
6
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pat Dry and Sear First 🔥Pat the stew meat completely dry before searing in a hot pan—this creates a flavorful brown crust that deepens the gravy's richness and prevents the meat from steaming.
- Bloom Your Dried Herbs 🌿Toast the dried thyme and bay leaf in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the slow cooker to intensify their flavors and prevent a dull, flat taste in your gravy.
- Cornstarch Slurry Secret ✨Mix cornstarch with cold water separately to create a smooth slurry, then stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking to achieve a silky, restaurant-quality gravy without lumps.
- Low Setting for Maximum Tenderness 🥩Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours rather than HIGH—the gentle, prolonged heat breaks down collagen into gelatin, creating melt-in-your-mouth beef and an incredibly rich gravy.
- Balance Your Umami 🧂Add Worcestershire sauce in two stages: half at the start for depth and the remainder 30 minutes before serving to brighten the flavors without oversalting the final dish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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