Slow Cooker Beef Tips 🍲:
Ingredients 🍲
– 1.5 pounds beef sirloin or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces 🥩
– 1 tablespoon olive oil 💧
– 1 onion, chopped 🧅
– 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 cup beef broth 🍲
– 1/4 cup soy sauce 🍶
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 🍋
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste 🍅
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) 🌾
– 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch) 💧
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional) 🍄
Preparation 🍳
1. Brown Beef (Optional): In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker. 🥩💧
2. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer to the slow cooker. 🧅🧄
3. Add Ingredients: Pour the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste into the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. 🍲🍶🍋🍅🌿🧂🌶️
4. Add Mushrooms (Optional): If using, add the sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker. 🍄
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
6. Thicken Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir it into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before serving. 🍲🌾💧
7. Serve: Serve the beef tips over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles. Enjoy! 😋🍽️