Tender, slow-cooked beef tips simmered in a rich, buttery gravy with just a little tang from pepperoncini peppers. This is one of those wonderfully simple, set-it-and-forget-it meals that fills your kitchen with the best aroma and brings everyone to the table. Serve over buttery egg noodles or creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting, home-cooked dinner your whole family will love.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6–8 hours
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
1 package (approximately 1½–2 lbs.) beef stew meat
1 packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
½ cup pepperoncini peppers
½ cup juice from the pepperoncini jar
Egg noodles or mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
Add the beef. Place the stew meat in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Season generously. Sprinkle the ranch dressing packet and brown gravy packet evenly over the beef.
Add the good stuff. Place the stick of butter on top, then add the pepperoncini peppers and their juice.
Low and slow. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the beef pieces.
Make the gravy. Gently stir the beef into the cooking juices and melted butter until everything is coated in the rich gravy.
Serve and enjoy! Spoon the beef tips and plenty of gravy over warm, buttery egg noodles or creamy mashed potatoes.
A Little Salt Tip
The secret to these beef tips is giving them plenty of time to become tender. There's no need to add water or broth—the beef, butter, and pepperoncini juice create a delicious gravy as everything cooks together.
For a thicker gravy, stir together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Add to the slow cooker during the last 15–20 minutes of cooking, cover, and allow the gravy to thicken.
Make it a meal: Serve alongside roasted green beans or steamed broccoli and warm dinner rolls. And don't skip the extra gravy!