Creamy Crockpot Beef Tips & Mushrooms
Creamy Crockpot Beef Tips & Mushrooms is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, velvety sauce with earthy mushrooms. This easy-to-make dish not only fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma but also warms your heart with every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s guaranteed to impress and satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 2. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- 3. Transfer seared beef, sautéed onions and garlic, mushrooms, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, flour, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- 4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 5. Once cooked, stir in sour cream until smooth. Serve over rice or egg noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider deglazing the skillet with a splash of red wine after searing the meat. Feel free to swap out mushrooms for carrots or add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra depth.