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

2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil or butter

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Instructions

Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef chunks on all sides; transfer to slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic until softened. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
Transfer sautéed vegetables to slow cooker.
Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Do not open lid during cooking.
Optional: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water and stir into slow cooker to thicken sauce.
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.