Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that feels like it simmered all day? These Beef Tips with Mushrooms deliver rich, comforting flavor in either a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Tender chunks of beef, savory mushrooms, and a thick, hearty gravy come together with minimal effort, making this the perfect easy recipe for busy nights. Serve it over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a meal that satisfies every craving. Whether you’re into weeknight dinner ideas, hearty food, or one-pot meals, this one deserves a spot in your rotation.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into chunks
2 cups sliced mushrooms (baby bella or white button)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
¼ cup red wine (optional, for deglazing)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet or Instant Pot on sauté mode. Brown beef in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add mushrooms and cook for 2–3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with red wine if using.
4. Transfer all ingredients into the slow cooker or keep in Instant Pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Slow cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours. For Instant Pot, cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes, then let it release naturally for 10 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, whisk flour or cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Stir into the pot and cook on sauté (or high heat) until the sauce thickens.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
8. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Enjoy!
Notes
Browning the beef before cooking deepens the flavor, especially if using the slow cooker.
You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months—just thaw and reheat with a splash of broth.
For a richer gravy, swap half the broth with red wine or add a pat of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes (or 6–8 hours slow cook)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker / Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef tips, mushrooms, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe, instant pot recipe, hearty meal, comfort food