There is something especially satisfying about tossing a few basic ingredients into the slow cooker before a busy Saturday and coming home to a dinner that tastes like you worked on it all day. These beef tips using cubed London broil are the kind of simple comfort food that fits real life, with rich gravy, fork-tender bites of beef, and almost no hands-on effort. It is a practical Midwest-style dinner that leans on pantry shortcuts without giving up that cozy, homemade feel.
Serve these beef tips over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed white rice so you can catch every bit of the savory gravy. A side of green beans, buttered corn, or a simple salad rounds things out nicely, and if you are feeding a hungry game-day crowd, warm dinner rolls or crusty bread are always a good idea.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Saturday Showdown Beef Tips using Cubed London Broil
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds London broil, cut into bite-size cubes
1 packet brown gravy mix, about 0.87 to 1 ounce
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
Directions
1. Place the cubed London broil in the bottom of a black slow cooker, spreading it into an even layer.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the brown gravy mix and condensed cream of mushroom soup until combined, then spread the mixture over the beef.
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 gravy is hot and silky. Stir well before serving.
Variations & Tips
Make it oniony: Add a packet of onion soup mix along with or in place of the brown gravy mix for a deeper savory flavor. This is a great option if you like a slightly stronger classic pot roast taste.
Thicken the gravy: If you want a thicker sauce at the end, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking on high.
Add mushrooms: Stir in 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms at the beginning if you want more texture and a richer mushroom flavor in the gravy.
Meal prep tip: You can cube the London broil the night before and keep it covered in the refrigerator, so in the morning all you have to do is dump in the ingredients and turn on the slow cooker.
Best serving idea: For the most comforting dinner, serve the beef tips over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles and spoon extra gravy over the top. The leftovers also reheat well for an easy next-day lunch.