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4-Hour Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy

Melt-in-Your-Mouth 4-Hour Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy

Try my 4-Hour Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy for a melt-in-your-mouth dinner that’s perfect for potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds chuck roast Avoid lean cuts to prevent dryness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adds seasoning and a slight kick.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Brings depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds aromatic undertones.
For Browning and Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons oil (for browning) Canola or vegetable oil recommended.
  • 3 cups beef broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch Used for thickening.
  • 1/2 cup water Mixed with cornstarch for slurry.
  • 1 tablespoon butter Optional, adds glossiness.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the chuck roast into roughly 1.5-inch chunks, removing large pieces of fat while leaving some marbling.
  2. Toss the beef chunks with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until thoroughly coated.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, searing each side for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup of beef broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up the browned bits, then pour into the crockpot.
  5. Add the remaining beef broth to the crockpot, stir gently, cover, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
  6. Whisk together cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, add to the crockpot to thicken the gravy in 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve ladled over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider using low-sodium broth or adding red wine for extra richness. This dish is perfect for potlucks and makes great leftovers.

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