Slow Cooker Beef Tips
Ingredients
2 to 3 pounds beef tips or stew meat
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 (8 ounces) package sliced baby Bella mushrooms
1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups beef broth
½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (if desired for extra spice)
Directions
In a large plastic bag, place the beef tips and flour. Close the bag and shake to coat the meat.
In a heavy skillet, melt butter. In batches, brown the meat on all sides. As the meat is seared, transfer to the slow cooker.
Add about 1 cup of the beef broth to the skillet and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Pour the broth over the meat in the slow cooker.
Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
If gravy is desired, remove about 1 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker. Mix together with 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch and return to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cook an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened.
Remove pepperoncini peppers (if used) prior to serving. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes/cauliflower, buttered noodles, or alone.
