This slow cooker beef tips and rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful meal that will satisfy your cravings. The beef is cooked until tender and juicy, served with a rich and savory gravy over a bed of fluffy rice. It's the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold day or anytime you need a hearty and delicious meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can enjoy this amazing beef tips and rice recipe with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked rice, for serving
Directions
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef, onion, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well to fully coat the beef and mix all the ingredients together.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily falls apart with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and set aside.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.
- Return the beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the thickened gravy.
- Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve the slow cooker beef tips and gravy over cooked rice.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Slow cooking allows the beef to become incredibly tender and adds depth of flavor to the dish.
The combination of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste gives the gravy a rich and savory taste.
Using a slurry to thicken the gravy ensures a smooth and velvety texture.