When the weather starts to turn and everybody wants something hearty for supper, these 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker September Beef Tips are the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell wonderful by late afternoon. Using cubed baseball cut beef keeps things simple while the slow cooker does the heavy lifting, and the result is tender bites of beef in a rich gravy that tastes like you fussed far more than you really did.
Serve these beef tips over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy rice so none of that gravy goes to waste. For a full family-style meal, add green beans, roasted carrots, or simple corn on the side, and if you want to make it feel extra cozy, a warm pan of biscuits or thick slices of bread are perfect for soaking up every last bit.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker September Beef Tips using Cubed Baseball Cut
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds cubed baseball cut beef
1 packet onion soup mix, about 1 ounce
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10 1/2 ounces
Directions
1. Add the cubed beef to the slow cooker, then sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the top.
2. Spoon the condensed cream of mushroom soup over the beef and spread it gently so the meat is mostly covered.
3. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is very tender and the sauce has turned into a savory gravy.
4. Stir well before serving, then ladle the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Variations & Tips
For extra gravy: If your family loves plenty of sauce for potatoes or noodles, stir in 1/2 to 1 cup water or low-sodium beef broth during the last hour of cooking. It will loosen the mixture a bit without taking away that cozy flavor.
For picky eaters: If mushroom soup is a hard sell at your table, don’t point it out too much once it’s cooked because it blends into the gravy beautifully. You can also serve the beef over buttered noodles, which tends to be an easy win with kids.
For deeper flavor: If you have an extra 10 minutes, brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. That little step adds color and a richer, roastier taste, especially nice for a Sunday supper.
Make it a meal: Stir in mushrooms or onions during the last 2 hours if you want to stretch the dish a little and add some vegetables. A side salad or steamed green beans helps round things out for a simple family dinner.