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Slow Cooker Steak Tips with Mushrooms Ingredients Instructions Did you make this recipe? Post navigation Want to Save this Recipe for Later? Leave a Reply 55 comments Kate — October 30, 2023 @ 9:06 PM Reply Very yummy! Sauce superb. Served over noodles with a caprese salad on day 1 and the following day with noodles and steamed broccoli. Perfect winter meal. Sauce tastes like a stew absent the potatoes and carrots which my husband appreciated, HA he hates cooked carrots and stewed potatoes! Leanna — October 16, 2023 @ 10:32 AM Reply I enjoyed how easy this recipe was to put together. I bought stew meat that was pre-cut from the store. In the future, I will buy and cut down on my own due to the irregularity in pre-cut meat size. I gave this recipe four stars because there was too much liquid for me at the end with 4 c of beef broth. I ended up doubling cornstarch mixture for the consistency I desired. Little Susie — September 29, 2023 @ 1:43 PM Reply I made this using the exact ingredients and measurements. It was delicious! Definitely going in the rotation! Jen — October 4, 2020 @ 7:32 PM Reply Made this tonight, and it was indeed damn delicious I did end up adding 7 tbsp of corn starch total to get the ideal gravy consistency. Other than that, no complaints, and the family loved it! Thanks for another fantastic recipe! Charl — September 30, 2020 @ 7:39 PM Reply Question: what would the time and level be for instant pot preparation? Should I use the stew button? Whitney — January 9, 2020 @ 1:08 PM Reply Delicious! Loved this one, my new go to recipe for a roast Holly — June 12, 2019 @ 8:33 PM Reply The flavor was wonderful. My gravy ended up being too watery so I am not sure what happened. Regardless it was still delicious. Thanks! I will definitely put this in the keep pile. Stefanie — May 6, 2019 @ 8:24 AM Reply I made this on Friday as it was a cool and rainy today–perfect for comfort food. I served it over egg noodles. I used a pinot noir instead of the red wine vinegar as I didn’t have any on hand. Thanks for a great recipe! Gina — May 4, 2019 @ 11:53 AM Reply This recipe has a good and hearty flavor profile. I was a little skeptical about adding the optional Red Wine Vinegar, thinking it might give the dish a kind of “sauerbraten” taste, but it was perfectly fine and gave a nice brightness. If you’re not a vinegar sort of person, you could probably substitute the same amount of lemon juice.Where this recipe took a wrong turn for me is the amount of beef broth that was required. Four cups seemed like a lot, and I prepared it with only two cups of beef broth and it cooked fine, but was still runny after the cooking time with the cornstarch slurry had completed. I had to add another corn starch slurry to get the gravy to come together as a gravy. I used only two cups of beef broth, and think if I had actually used four cups of beef broth, as the recipe directs, I would have had Steak Tip and Mushroom Soup. P. Hammett — March 12, 2019 @ 10:40 AM Reply I am going to be making this ahead and freezing it for about 40 people. Have you tried this without browning the meat first?Thank you. Chungah @ Damn Delicious — March 12, 2019 @ 12:16 PM Reply I actually have not – sorry! Jeff — August 25, 2019 @ 9:59 PM Reply That was the second step in the prep Diane — October 25, 2022 @ 7:14 AM Reply Did you ever make this ahead of time and freeze?…if so how was it? What cut of meat did you use?Thanks! Emily Bridgman — March 5, 2019 @ 2:41 PM Reply If I halved the recipe, would I adjust the cook time? Chungah @ Damn Delicious — March 5, 2019 @ 5:09 PM Reply What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂 Debra — August 14, 2018 @ 6:34 PM Reply I made this tonight and it was perfect-a big hit with the fam!! Plenty of gravy, just delish. Good with a dollop of sour cream over egg noodles. Glad you shared this! Jana @ Damn Delicious — August 16, 2018 @ 11:13 AM Reply That sounds delicious! Glad you liked it. Judy — May 22, 2018 @ 10:10 AM Reply Could I replace the cremini mushrooms with sh*take mushrooms? Jana @ Damn Delicious — May 22, 2018 @ 3:26 PM Reply Yes, just be mindful when making modifications as cooking times may vary with different products. Celeste — May 13, 2018 @ 12:43 PM Reply I made this last week! I loved it. I used white mushrooms instead and also sauteed the onions and garlic like someone had suggested in the comments. Turned out perfectly. Thank you! Jana @ Damn Delicious — May 15, 2018 @ 1:12 PM Reply Great Celeste! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Buy k2 herb — October 13, 2017 @ 3:29 PM Reply Tastes awesome. I added some broccoli at the end. Delicious Rajasthani mehndi — October 1, 2017 @ 12:06 PM Reply Looks fantastic, will give it a whirl! Sara — September 25, 2017 @ 3:10 PM Reply I can’t eat mushrooms is there a substitute you could recommend? Chungah — September 27, 2017 @ 9:54 AM Reply Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. jon brown — August 15, 2017 @ 6:24 AM Reply hello when using cups for broth what is the equivalent in mlthanks Jana Nawartschi — August 15, 2017 @ 11:53 AM Reply One cup equals about 240ml. Shawn — July 30, 2017 @ 5:00 PM Reply If I don’t have red wine vinegar, could I use Marsala cooking wine or Sherry cooking wine?? Chungah — July 31, 2017 @ 11:34 AM Reply Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. Sandra — July 5, 2017 @ 5:54 PM Reply Made this tonight, awesome recipe. Added a bit more cornstarch to thicken the liquid and used low sodium beef broth. Served over mashed potatoes, family loved it! Lillya — April 24, 2017 @ 12:21 PM Reply Could I use portabellas? Chungah — April 24, 2017 @ 3:23 PM Reply Yes, absolutely. Donna K — April 23, 2017 @ 3:05 PM Reply I loved this recipe! I have a lot of visitors in the summer and a hearty dish like this that I can put in the crock pot. before we head to the beach is awesome. Please consider my humble suggestions–I hate raw onions in crock pot meals. After you brown the beef cubes, just brown the onions slightly in the olive oil (add more if necessary) to take out the raw taste of the onions. I would rather that the softened onions disappear in the delicious gravy than taste like onions from the raw bar. I agree with the reviewer who said that three cups of broth is enough. If you use the four cups, you will have to double the cornstarch slurry for a gravy of good consistency. Use powdered thyme, not the leaves. You need the flavor, not the texture. I added a teaspoon of salt with the mushrooms. (I don’t have high blood pressure!). This is an awesome recipe. I’m sure it will freeze well. I put some of the gravy in my beagle’s bowl and he lapped it up! He is the ultimate critic! I bought 3 copies of Chungah’s book today. One for me, one for my 20 year old niece, and one for my 80 year old parents! I predict this will be the go-to cookbook in my family! Thank you for your creative cookery! Love to you and your “puppy!” Theresa — April 18, 2017 @ 1:01 PM Reply Can the meat and sauce be prepped the night before and left in the frig. I don’t have a timer on my crock pot and would like this to be ready to add the cornstarch mixture and mushrooms when I get home from work. Chungah — April 19, 2017 @ 7:12 AM Reply Yes, that should work! Ivory — April 16, 2017 @ 8:23 AM Reply Wow, this looks amazing Nancy — April 12, 2017 @ 5:44 PM Reply I find stew meat a bit fatty – could you cut up round steak and substitute? Or some other type of lower fat meat? Chungah — April 13, 2017 @ 3:19 AM Reply Yes, absolutely. Dan — October 4, 2017 @ 7:30 AM Reply Instead of buying packaged “stew meat” which usually contains meat from different cuts, try buying a whole cut such as chuck or rump and cut into cubes. I’ve found rump to be less fatty. The cuts you mentioned usually result in a dryer finished product. You need a cut that will hold up to low and slow cooking and contains a fair amount of sinew which will break down and result in a tender finished product. Stephanie G — April 10, 2017 @ 6:35 AM Reply Made this yesterday for my lunches this week. I did not have worchestire sauce and forgot to get it at the store so I just threw in some soy sauce and ACV (omitted the brown sugar most homemade sauces call for). This was AMAZING. Such good flavor. I wish I would have had 2 packages of mushrooms but it’s still good. It was very liquidy so I would recommend cutting the broth down or mixing in your rice or quinoa. I am eating this over quinoa for the week. THANK YOU again! Luce — April 9, 2017 @ 5:51 PM Reply Made this evening. Very good flavor. However, lots of liquid so I would cut the 4 cups broth down to 3. Served w/ mashed potatoes (Sara). Thanks, Chungah. Super Bheem — April 7, 2017 @ 11:56 PM Reply Looks delicious! monica d — April 6, 2017 @ 12:37 PM Reply can you recommend a slow cooker? Nothing in mine ever tastes good. Plus its twenty years old Chungah — April 6, 2017 @ 2:56 PM Reply All-Clad is one of my faves! John Migliaccio — September 20, 2018 @ 9:57 AM Reply Whatever one you get- it’s nice to have a removable cast iron/metal insert.You can do any browning or skillet work without dirtying another pan.We got a great one at Williams Sonoma. christine — April 5, 2017 @ 10:12 AM Reply I love everything about this! Thank you! Sara @ Last Night's Feast — April 5, 2017 @ 9:26 AM Reply This looks delicious, especially over rice or mashed potatoes =) Amy Frederick — October 6, 2017 @ 2:26 PM Reply I was thinking egg noodles!! All good choices! Glenda — April 5, 2017 @ 8:51 AM Reply I adore all of your recipes, so very good every one of them. Thank you Kerrim — April 5, 2017 @ 7:39 AM Reply I Have an 8qrt slow cooker, how do I adjust your recipes to suite my situation in regards to cooker size and cooking time? Chungah — April 5, 2017 @ 12:04 PM Reply Cooking time may have to be reduced as needed. Mike — April 5, 2017 @ 4:11 AM Reply You said to garnish with parsley but you show the parsley in the slow cooker. Is this OK to just add at the end and stir into all the mixture? Chungah — April 5, 2017 @ 12:12 PM Reply Yes, absolutely. Analida's Ethnic Spoon — April 4, 2017 @ 5:59 PM Reply This recipe looks great. I love mushrooms, so this is right up my alley. E — September 8, 2017 @ 11:02 AM Reply What alley FAQs

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Dump everything into your crockpot and let it cook low and slow for the most tender, gravy soaked steak bites ever!

Greetings from Gangnam!

After a 3 hour delay in flight, 13 hours of flying, and a 4 hour drive home into the city, I made it!

And yes, I said Gangnam, like the k pop hit from Psy.

It’s a small city located in Seoul, Korea.

But don’t worry. I won’t do any of the dances here.

At least, not in front of people.

I’ll just be here, shopping, visiting the temples, hiking, and eating.

Actually, that’s just a lie.

I’ll onlybe eating.

But.

First things first.

Since I’ll be eating Korean food for the next week or so, I wanted to share an All-American comfort classic.

Steak tips.

With plenty of gravy, and a good dose of mushrooms.

Because I love mushrooms.

Like I would have a love-affair-type-love.

BUUUT!

For those who have an aversion to mushrooms, you can simply omit.

No biggie at all.

You can simply serve this over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

It’s comfort food at it’s best and easiest in a crockpot.

So simply set it, forget it, inhale it.

Slow Cooker Steak Tips with Mushrooms

Yield: 6 servings

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 8 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total: 8 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Dump everything into your crockpot and let it cook low and slow for the most tender, gravy soaked steak bites ever!

4.8 stars (8 ratings)

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, optional
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons cornstarch
8 ounce cremini mushrooms, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste. Add beef to the skillet and cook until evenly browned, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, red wine vinegar and thyme in a 4-qt slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in beef, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.
Stir in mixture and mushrooms into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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Kate — October 30, 2023 @ 9:06 PM Reply

Very yummy! Sauce superb. Served over noodles with a caprese salad on day 1 and the following day with noodles and steamed broccoli. Perfect winter meal. Sauce tastes like a stew absent the potatoes and carrots which my husband appreciated, HA he hates cooked carrots and stewed potatoes!

Leanna — October 16, 2023 @ 10:32 AM Reply

I enjoyed how easy this recipe was to put together. I bought stew meat that was pre-cut from the store. In the future, I will buy and cut down on my own due to the irregularity in pre-cut meat size. I gave this recipe four stars because there was too much liquid for me at the end with 4 c of beef broth. I ended up doubling cornstarch mixture for the consistency I desired.

Little Susie — September 29, 2023 @ 1:43 PM Reply

I made this using the exact ingredients and measurements. It was delicious! Definitely going in the rotation!

Jen — October 4, 2020 @ 7:32 PM Reply

Made this tonight, and it was indeed damn delicious I did end up adding 7 tbsp of corn starch total to get the ideal gravy consistency. Other than that, no complaints, and the family loved it! Thanks for another fantastic recipe!

Charl — September 30, 2020 @ 7:39 PM Reply

Question: what would the time and level be for instant pot preparation? Should I use the stew button?

Whitney — January 9, 2020 @ 1:08 PM Reply

Delicious! Loved this one, my new go to recipe for a roast

Holly — June 12, 2019 @ 8:33 PM Reply

The flavor was wonderful. My gravy ended up being too watery so I am not sure what happened. Regardless it was still delicious. Thanks! I will definitely put this in the keep pile.

Stefanie — May 6, 2019 @ 8:24 AM Reply

I made this on Friday as it was a cool and rainy today–perfect for comfort food. I served it over egg noodles. I used a pinot noir instead of the red wine vinegar as I didn’t have any on hand. Thanks for a great recipe!

Gina — May 4, 2019 @ 11:53 AM Reply

This recipe has a good and hearty flavor profile. I was a little skeptical about adding the optional Red Wine Vinegar, thinking it might give the dish a kind of “sauerbraten” taste, but it was perfectly fine and gave a nice brightness. If you’re not a vinegar sort of person, you could probably substitute the same amount of lemon juice.
Where this recipe took a wrong turn for me is the amount of beef broth that was required. Four cups seemed like a lot, and I prepared it with only two cups of beef broth and it cooked fine, but was still runny after the cooking time with the cornstarch slurry had completed. I had to add another corn starch slurry to get the gravy to come together as a gravy. I used only two cups of beef broth, and think if I had actually used four cups of beef broth, as the recipe directs, I would have had Steak Tip and Mushroom Soup.

P. Hammett — March 12, 2019 @ 10:40 AM Reply

I am going to be making this ahead and freezing it for about 40 people. Have you tried this without browning the meat first?
Thank you.

Chungah @ Damn Delicious — March 12, 2019 @ 12:16 PM Reply

I actually have not – sorry!

Jeff — August 25, 2019 @ 9:59 PM Reply

That was the second step in the prep

Diane — October 25, 2022 @ 7:14 AM Reply

Did you ever make this ahead of time and freeze?…if so how was it? What cut of meat did you use?
Thanks!

Emily Bridgman — March 5, 2019 @ 2:41 PM Reply

If I halved the recipe, would I adjust the cook time?

Chungah @ Damn Delicious — March 5, 2019 @ 5:09 PM Reply

What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂

Debra — August 14, 2018 @ 6:34 PM Reply

I made this tonight and it was perfect-a big hit with the fam!! Plenty of gravy, just delish. Good with a dollop of sour cream over egg noodles. Glad you shared this!

Jana @ Damn Delicious — August 16, 2018 @ 11:13 AM Reply
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That sounds delicious! Glad you liked it.

Judy — May 22, 2018 @ 10:10 AM Reply

Could I replace the cremini mushrooms with sh*take mushrooms?

Jana @ Damn Delicious — May 22, 2018 @ 3:26 PM Reply

Yes, just be mindful when making modifications as cooking times may vary with different products.

Celeste — May 13, 2018 @ 12:43 PM Reply

I made this last week! I loved it. I used white mushrooms instead and also sauteed the onions and garlic like someone had suggested in the comments. Turned out perfectly. Thank you!

Jana @ Damn Delicious — May 15, 2018 @ 1:12 PM Reply

Great Celeste! Thanks for sharing 🙂

Buy k2 herb — October 13, 2017 @ 3:29 PM Reply

Tastes awesome. I added some broccoli at the end. Delicious

Rajasthani mehndi — October 1, 2017 @ 12:06 PM Reply

Looks fantastic, will give it a whirl!

Sara — September 25, 2017 @ 3:10 PM Reply

I can’t eat mushrooms is there a substitute you could recommend?

Chungah — September 27, 2017 @ 9:54 AM Reply

Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.

jon brown — August 15, 2017 @ 6:24 AM Reply

hello when using cups for broth what is the equivalent in ml
thanks

Jana Nawartschi — August 15, 2017 @ 11:53 AM Reply

One cup equals about 240ml.

Shawn — July 30, 2017 @ 5:00 PM Reply

If I don’t have red wine vinegar, could I use Marsala cooking wine or Sherry cooking wine??

Chungah — July 31, 2017 @ 11:34 AM Reply

Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.

Sandra — July 5, 2017 @ 5:54 PM Reply

Made this tonight, awesome recipe. Added a bit more cornstarch to thicken the liquid and used low sodium beef broth. Served over mashed potatoes, family loved it!

Lillya — April 24, 2017 @ 12:21 PM Reply

Could I use portabellas?

Chungah — April 24, 2017 @ 3:23 PM Reply

Yes, absolutely.

Donna K — April 23, 2017 @ 3:05 PM Reply

I loved this recipe! I have a lot of visitors in the summer and a hearty dish like this that I can put in the crock pot. before we head to the beach is awesome. Please consider my humble suggestions–I hate raw onions in crock pot meals. After you brown the beef cubes, just brown the onions slightly in the olive oil (add more if necessary) to take out the raw taste of the onions. I would rather that the softened onions disappear in the delicious gravy than taste like onions from the raw bar. I agree with the reviewer who said that three cups of broth is enough. If you use the four cups, you will have to double the cornstarch slurry for a gravy of good consistency. Use powdered thyme, not the leaves. You need the flavor, not the texture. I added a teaspoon of salt with the mushrooms. (I don’t have high blood pressure!). This is an awesome recipe. I’m sure it will freeze well. I put some of the gravy in my beagle’s bowl and he lapped it up! He is the ultimate critic! I bought 3 copies of Chungah’s book today. One for me, one for my 20 year old niece, and one for my 80 year old parents! I predict this will be the go-to cookbook in my family! Thank you for your creative cookery! Love to you and your “puppy!”

Theresa — April 18, 2017 @ 1:01 PM Reply

Can the meat and sauce be prepped the night before and left in the frig. I don’t have a timer on my crock pot and would like this to be ready to add the cornstarch mixture and mushrooms when I get home from work.

Chungah — April 19, 2017 @ 7:12 AM Reply

Yes, that should work!

Ivory — April 16, 2017 @ 8:23 AM Reply

Wow, this looks amazing

Nancy — April 12, 2017 @ 5:44 PM Reply

I find stew meat a bit fatty – could you cut up round steak and substitute? Or some other type of lower fat meat?

Chungah — April 13, 2017 @ 3:19 AM Reply

Yes, absolutely.

Dan — October 4, 2017 @ 7:30 AM Reply

Instead of buying packaged “stew meat” which usually contains meat from different cuts, try buying a whole cut such as chuck or rump and cut into cubes. I’ve found rump to be less fatty. The cuts you mentioned usually result in a dryer finished product. You need a cut that will hold up to low and slow cooking and contains a fair amount of sinew which will break down and result in a tender finished product.

Stephanie G — April 10, 2017 @ 6:35 AM Reply

Made this yesterday for my lunches this week. I did not have worchestire sauce and forgot to get it at the store so I just threw in some soy sauce and ACV (omitted the brown sugar most homemade sauces call for).
This was AMAZING. Such good flavor. I wish I would have had 2 packages of mushrooms but it’s still good. It was very liquidy so I would recommend cutting the broth down or mixing in your rice or quinoa.
I am eating this over quinoa for the week. THANK YOU again!

Luce — April 9, 2017 @ 5:51 PM Reply

Made this evening. Very good flavor. However, lots of liquid so I would cut the 4 cups broth down to 3. Served w/ mashed potatoes (Sara). Thanks, Chungah.

Super Bheem — April 7, 2017 @ 11:56 PM Reply

Looks delicious!

monica d — April 6, 2017 @ 12:37 PM Reply

can you recommend a slow cooker? Nothing in mine ever tastes good. Plus its twenty years old

Chungah — April 6, 2017 @ 2:56 PM Reply

All-Clad is one of my faves!

John Migliaccio — September 20, 2018 @ 9:57 AM Reply

Whatever one you get- it’s nice to have a removable cast iron/metal insert.
You can do any browning or skillet work without dirtying another pan.
We got a great one at Williams Sonoma.

christine — April 5, 2017 @ 10:12 AM Reply

I love everything about this! Thank you!

Sara @ Last Night's Feast — April 5, 2017 @ 9:26 AM Reply

This looks delicious, especially over rice or mashed potatoes =)

Amy Frederick — October 6, 2017 @ 2:26 PM Reply

I was thinking egg noodles!! All good choices!

Glenda — April 5, 2017 @ 8:51 AM Reply

I adore all of your recipes, so very good every one of them. Thank you

Kerrim — April 5, 2017 @ 7:39 AM Reply

I Have an 8qrt slow cooker, how do I adjust your recipes to suite my situation in regards to cooker size and cooking time?

Chungah — April 5, 2017 @ 12:04 PM Reply

Cooking time may have to be reduced as needed.

Mike — April 5, 2017 @ 4:11 AM Reply

You said to garnish with parsley but you show the parsley in the slow cooker. Is this OK to just add at the end and stir into all the mixture?

Chungah — April 5, 2017 @ 12:12 PM Reply

Yes, absolutely.

Analida's Ethnic Spoon — April 4, 2017 @ 5:59 PM Reply

This recipe looks great. I love mushrooms, so this is right up my alley.

E — September 8, 2017 @ 11:02 AM Reply

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