Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy: A Delicious and Comforting Home-Cooked Meal

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chuck roast or stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ teaspoons each of garlic powder and sugar
• 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, dried thyme, and mushroom powder
• ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water

Preparation:

Slow Cooker Instructions:

1. Add beef stock and all other ingredients, except the cornstarch, to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-7 hours.
3. Thirty minutes before the end of the cooking time, mix the cornstarch with a bit of the slow cooker liquid until smooth. Add the mixture back into the slow cooker, stir, and cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the gravy.
4. Adjust the gravy’s thickness with water if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve over your chosen side.

Instant Pot Instructions:

1. Combine 1 ½ cups of beef stock and all ingredients, except the cornstarch, in the Instant Pot. Ensure the meat is well-coated.
2. Use the meat/stew setting to cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes.
3. Switch to ‘sauté’ mode. Mix the cornstarch with water, then add it to the Instant Pot once the liquid starts bubbling.
4. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
5. If needed, adjust the gravy’s thickness with additional water. Season with salt and pepper, and serve over your preferred base.

Conclusion

This Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy recipe exemplifies the joy of hearty, home-cooked meals. Whether prepared in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot, it guarantees a delicious, comforting experience with minimal effort. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for warmth and flavor.