Description
Creamy Beef Tips and Mushrooms in a Crockpot. This dish is like a cozy hug on a chilly evening, filled with tender beef and rich, creamy sauce that dances on your taste buds. The aroma that fills my kitchen while it simmers is simply irresistible, drawing my family in like moths to a flame.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the mushrooms in a skillet until golden brown (optional).
- Combine the beef, sautéed mushrooms, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the crockpot.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Cooking on low for the full time yields the most tender beef.
- Adjust seasoning before serving for optimal taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This dish freezes well; add cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg