Description
No Peek Beef Tips is a simple, flavorful slow-cooker recipe featuring tender beef chunks simmered in a rich, savory mushroom and onion gravy. The “no peek” method ensures moist, melt-in-your-mouth beef with minimal effort, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Ingredients
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2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into chunks
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1 medium onion, sliced
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups beef broth
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
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Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef chunks on all sides; transfer to slow cooker.
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In the same skillet, sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic until softened. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
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Transfer sautéed vegetables to slow cooker.
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Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Do not open lid during cooking.
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Optional: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water and stir into slow cooker to thicken sauce.
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Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for aroma.Include carrots or pearl onions for extra veggies.Substitute mushrooms with bell peppers for a different flavor.Use balsamic vinegar or red wine to enrich the sauce.Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months.