There’s something wonderfully comforting about coming home to the smell of Slow Cooker Mushroom Beef Tips simmering away all day. Tender pieces of beef, earthy mushrooms, savory gravy, and a few simple ingredients come together to make the kind of dinner that feels like you spent hours in the kitchen—even when the slow cooker did most of the work!
This is one of those recipes I love for busy days. You can get everything started in the morning, walk away, and come back to a rich, hearty meal that practically begs to be served over mashed potatoes.
And that gravy?
Oh, that gravy!!
It’s silky, savory, mushroom-packed, and absolutely made for soaking into something warm and fluffy.
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What Are Slow Cooker Mushroom Beef Tips?
Beef tips are small, tender pieces of beef that are perfect for slow cooking. As they cook gently over several hours, they become wonderfully tender while the surrounding ingredients develop into a rich, flavorful gravy.
In this recipe, beef is paired with mushrooms, onions, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, turning these simple ingredients into a cozy dinner that's perfect for a weeknight, Sunday supper, or chilly evening.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
There’s a lot to love about this easy slow cooker dinner.
- Minimal hands-on cooking
- Tender, flavorful beef
- Rich mushroom gravy
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect over mashed potatoes
- Great for busy weeknights
- Easy to customize
- Wonderful leftovers
I promised you an easy dinner, and here’s proof!
Once everything is in the slow cooker, you can get on with your day.
What Does Mushroom Beef Tips Taste Like?
This dish is pure comfort food.
The beef becomes tender and savory, while the mushrooms add an earthy richness. Beef broth creates the foundation for the gravy, Worcestershire sauce adds depth, and garlic and onion bring everything together.
The finished sauce is hearty without being overwhelmingly heavy.
And when you spoon that gravy over mashed potatoes?
Anything but boring!!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Beef Tips
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or beef tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for optional browning
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
For the Gravy
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly cracked black pepper
