Making Slow-Cooker Beef Tips
What cut of beef is best for beef tips?
The best
cuts of meat for making beef tips are sirloin, as this recipe calls for, or top round. However, since this is a slow-cooked recipe that will tenderize tougher cuts of meat, you can use stew meat in a pinch (or, to save money).
How do you tenderize beef tips?
Time and heat do the work of tenderizing beef tips. The low-and-slow method breaks down collagen into gelatin, creating a melt-in-your mouth, savory broth.
How else can you cook beef tips?
You can easily make this recipe on the stovetop as well. Simply follow the directions just like you would for your slow cooker, but swap it for a stockpot or your
favorite Dutch oven. The beef tips should simmer in the sauce for about an hour, or until tender. Alternatively, if you have a pressure cooker in your kitchen, this recipe can be whipped up in minutes. Check out our recipe for
pressure-cooker beef tips for more guidance.
What do you serve with slow-cooker beef tips?
Round out this homey dish with a side of seasoned brown rice, store-bought or
homemade egg noodles, or your favorite mashed potatoes.
How long will leftover slow-cooker beef tips last?
You can keep any leftover beef tips refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If you liked this recipe, be sure to give more of our
slow-cooker beef recipes a try.
—Elizabeth Harris and
Ellie Crowley, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 212 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.