When you need a hearty supper that feels like it simmered all day without much work, these slow cooker beef tips are hard to beat. Cubed top sirloin turns tender in a rich, tangy gravy made from just a few pantry-friendly ingredients, giving you that cozy, home-cooked smell drifting through the house long before dinner. It is the kind of simple family meal that tastes like you fussed, even though the slow cooker does most of the heavy lifting.
Serve these beef tips over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy white rice to catch every bit of that savory gravy. For a full meal, I like to add green beans, roasted carrots, or a simple side salad, and a piece of warm bread or a buttermilk biscuit on the side makes it feel extra special around the table.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Neighbor-Approved Beef Tips using Cubed Top Sirloin
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds top sirloin, cut into bite-size cubes
1 packet onion soup mix, about 1 ounce
1 can cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
Directions
1. Lightly grease the slow cooker if you like easier cleanup, then add the cubed top sirloin to the crock.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup until well blended.
3. Spread the soup mixture over the beef, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the gravy is hot and bubbling.
4. Stir gently before serving, then spoon the beef tips and plenty of gravy over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Variations & Tips
For extra gravy: If your family loves plenty of sauce for potatoes or noodles, add a second can of cream of mushroom soup. The beef will stay nice and cozy, and you will have more gravy for spooning over everything on the plate.
For picky eaters: If mushrooms are a hard sell at your table, use cream of celery or cream of chicken soup instead. The flavor will change a little, but you will still get that creamy, savory finish.
Add a little depth: A spoonful of Worcestershire sauce or a splash of beef broth is a nice extra if you do not mind stretching past the three-ingredient idea. It gives the gravy a deeper, richer flavor.
Make it a full meal: Stir in sliced mushrooms or a handful of pearl onions during the last hour of cooking if you want to dress it up a bit for company or Sunday supper.
Choose the right cut: Top sirloin works beautifully here because it stays meaty and flavorful, but be sure to cut the cubes evenly so they cook at the same rate. If the beef seems firm, give it a little more time in the slow cooker; that extra hour often makes all the difference.