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Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Vegetables

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Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Vegetables is a comforting one-pot meal featuring tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory, rich broth. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe perfect for busy days or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2.5 lbs beef tips or stew meat
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Optional: Brown beef in a skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and celery to the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste or crushed tomatoes (if using), thyme, and more salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the beef and vegetables. Add bay leaves.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender.
  5. Optional: In the last 30 minutes, stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy, leaving the lid slightly ajar.
  6. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles if desired.

Notes

  • Add mushrooms during the last hour for extra depth.
  • Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a twist.
  • Replace thyme with rosemary or Italian seasoning for variation.
  • For richer flavor, substitute 1/2 cup broth with red wine.
  • Stir in green beans or peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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