Beef Tips with Mushrooms (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
This Beef Tips with Mushrooms recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for family dinners. Made with tender sirloin beef tips, earthy cremini mushrooms, and a rich beef stock gravy, this dish can be prepared in either a slow cooker for a hands-off approach or an Instant Pot for a quick, pressure-cooked meal. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up the savory gravy.
Ingredents
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 lbs sirloin beef tips
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 white onion, diced
- 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncinis
- 1 ½ – 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method:
- Prepare the Beef:
Season the beef tips with salt and pepper, coat them in flour. In a large skillet, melt butter and sear the beef until browned. Transfer the beef to a plate. - Cook the Onions:
In the same skillet, cook the diced onions for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits. Transfer the onions to the slow cooker. - Add Remaining Ingredients:
Add the mushrooms, seasonings, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and beef stock into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours. - Thicken the Gravy:
Thirty minutes before the cook time is complete, whisk cornstarch with water and add it to the slow cooker. Cook until the gravy thickens. - Serve:
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Instant Pot Method:
- Sear the Beef:
Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Season beef tips with salt and pepper, coat with flour, then sear in butter until browned. Remove the beef and set aside. - Cook the Onions:
Add onions to the Instant Pot and cook for 2 minutes. - Add Remaining Ingredients:
Add the beef back to the pot along with mushrooms, seasonings, bouillon, Worcestershire, pepperoncinis, and beef stock. Set the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” for 35 minutes. - Release Pressure & Thicken the Gravy:
Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before quick release. If desired, thicken the gravy by adding cornstarch mixed with water and simmer on “Sauté” mode until thickened. - Serve:
Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Tip: Browning the beef and onions before adding them to the slow cooker deepens the flavor.
- Instant Pot Tip: Deglaze the pot to avoid the “Burn” notice.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
