Beef Tips Gravy with Mushrooms (stove top + slow cooker)

ByMary Woita
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Indulge in a hearty and delicious meal with this beef tips and gravy recipe, complete with savory mushrooms. Perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party with friends and family.

Perfectly delicious tender chunks of beef and savory gravy, this recipe is a cozy comfort food that is sure to satisfy.

three plates with beef tip gravy over egg noodles.
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Beef Tips Gravy with Mushrooms

Looking for a hearty and tasty meal? Try this easy beef tips and gravy recipe that is sure to please your taste buds. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.

We love this recipe for a cozy family Sunday dinner. The kids especially love it over mashed potatoes and it tastes super yummy over Boursin Mashed Potatoes.

dutch oven with beef tips in gravy with mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • sirloin steak, cubed
  • thyme
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • white mushrooms, sliced
  • medium onion, diced
  • garlic cloves
  • beef broth
  • worcestershire sauce
  • cornstarch
  • fresh parsley as garnish (optional)
Ingredients for the beef tips and gravy recipe.

Substitutions

  • If sirloin isn’t available, you can use chuck roast or beef stew meat. Just note that these cuts may require a slightly longer cooking time to become tender.
  • White mushrooms work great, but you can also use cremini or baby bella mushrooms for a deeper, earthier flavor.
  • Serve over egg noodles, rice, mashed potatoes, couscous, barley, einkorn, or other grain.

Instructions

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, season with salt, pepper and thyme,  then sear on all sides until browned. 

Add the butter, sliced mushrooms and diced onion, and cook until they begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list in the recipe card below.

cut up beef in a dutch oven.
beef with mushrooms in a dutch oven.
beef broth added to the dutch oven with the beef and mushrooms.

Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the beef simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Once the beef is tender, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

dutch oven with the gravy mixture.
beef tip gravy topped with chopped parsley in a white dutch oven.
beef tips gravy over egg noodles.

Slow Cooker Instructions

To make this dish in a slow cooker, sear the beef and sauté the onions and mushrooms on the stovetop first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker.

Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until you have tender beef tips. Add the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes to thicken the gravy.

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beef tips gravy with mushrooms in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.

How to store + reheat leftovers

Beef Tips in Gravy store well and can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a little extra broth if needed to loosen the gravy.

FAQs about Beef Tips Gravy

You can use flour as a substitute for cornstarch. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of flour with a bit of cold water to make a slurry, then add it to the hot gravy, stirring until it thickens.

To reheat, gently warm the beef tips and gravy on the stovetop over medium heat. Add a splash of beef broth or water to loosen the gravy, if necessary. You can also microwave it, but heat it in short intervals to avoid overcooking the beef.

Yes, this dish freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and warm it up on the stovetop.

If the gravy is too thin, add more cornstarch slurry (mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water). If it’s too thick, add more beef broth to loosen it up.

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two plates with beef tip gravy over egg noodles.

Beef Tips and Gravy

Beef tips and gravy is a timeless and comforting dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner. This recipe is a hearty and delicious dish made with tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a rich gravy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Serving Size 4

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, season with salt, pepper and thyme,  then sear on all sides until browned. 
  • Add the butter, sliced mushrooms and diced onion, and cook until they begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the beef simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  • Once the beef is tender, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

  • Beef Tips in Gravy store well and can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a little extra broth if needed to loosen the gravy.
  • If sirloin isn’t available, you can use chuck roast or stew meat. Just note that these cuts may require a slightly longer cooking time to become tender.
  • Always mix cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the hot liquid to prevent clumping.
  • White mushrooms work great, but you can also use cremini or baby bella mushrooms for a deeper, earthier flavor.
Crockpot Instructions: To make this dish in a slow cooker, sear the beef and sauté the onions and mushrooms on the stovetop first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until tender. Add the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes to thicken the gravy.

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