4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Potatoes
Introduction
If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting meal that requires minimal effort and just a handful of ingredients,
this 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Potatoes recipe is the perfect solution.
Tender beef tips slow-cooked to perfection with flavorful potatoes create a rich and satisfying dish
the whole family will love. With only four simple ingredients and a slow cooker doing most of the work,
this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or cozy weekend dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or beef tips
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes (or diced Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients: Wash and halve the baby potatoes if they are large.
Pat the beef tips dry with paper towels. -
Layer in the slow cooker: Place the potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the beef tips on top. -
Add seasoning and sauce: Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the beef.
Spoon the cream of mushroom soup on top and spread gently to cover. -
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours,
until the beef is tender and the potatoes are soft. -
Stir and serve: Gently stir everything together before serving
to coat the potatoes and beef in the rich gravy.
Description
This dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef tips infused with savory onion flavor and creamy mushroom gravy.
The potatoes absorb all the delicious juices as they cook, becoming soft, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned.
The result is a complete one-pot comfort meal with deep, homestyle flavor and almost no prep time.
Tips
- For extra flavor: Brown the beef tips in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Thicker gravy: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add vegetables: Carrots or green beans can be added for extra nutrition and color.
- Salt check: Taste before adding extra salt—the onion soup mix already contains plenty.
Correction & Helpful Notes
- If the gravy seems too thick during cooking, add ¼ cup of beef broth or water.
- Avoid overcooking on HIGH for too long, as the potatoes may become overly soft.
- Cut potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
Enjoy!
Serve this comforting slow cooker beef tips and potatoes hot with warm dinner rolls or a simple side salad.
It’s the perfect cozy meal to enjoy with family after a long day. Sit back, relax, and savor every tender, flavorful bite!
