Description
This Creamy Crockpot Beef Tips & Mushrooms recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef stew meat simmered slowly with mushrooms and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal that can be prepared ahead and enjoyed over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat or beef tips, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
Sauces and Seasoning
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) brown gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Place the beef stew meat and sliced mushrooms into the slow cooker base, layering the beef evenly. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Make the Sauce Mixture: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix together the cream of mushroom soup, ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, beef broth, and heavy cream until smooth to create the creamy sauce.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the beef and mushrooms in the slow cooker, ensuring the beef is well covered for even flavor infusion.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on the low setting for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and infused with the creamy sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the butter into the creamy beef mixture for added richness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles and enjoy your hearty, comforting meal!
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Using stew meat with some marbling will yield juicier, more flavorful beef tips.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley at the end for a fresh touch.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- To reduce calories, use low-fat sour cream or omit the butter.
