These 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Sunday Kickoff Beef Tips are the kind of meal that makes a busy day feel easy and special at the same time. Cubed coulotte steak turns wonderfully tender in the slow cooker, soaking up a rich, savory sauce while you go about your day. It is a simple, hearty recipe that is perfect for game day, cool weekends, or any evening when you want comforting food without standing over the stove.
Serve these beef tips over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy white rice to catch every bit of the sauce. A side of green beans, roasted carrots, or a crisp salad balances the richness nicely, and warm dinner rolls are always welcome at the table for sopping up the extra gravy.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Sunday Kickoff Beef Tips using Cubed Coulotte Steak
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds coulotte steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 packet dry onion soup mix, about 1 ounce
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10 1/2 ounces
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Directions
1. Place the cubed coulotte steak in the bottom of your slow cooker in an even layer.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry onion soup mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth until smooth.
3. Pour the sauce over the beef, making sure all the pieces are well coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
5. Stir gently, then serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice with plenty of the savory sauce spooned over the top.
Variations & Tips
For extra gravy: If your family likes plenty of sauce for spooning over potatoes or noodles, stir in an extra 1/2 cup of beef broth during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This keeps the flavor rich while giving you a little more gravy to go around.
For mushroom lovers: Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms during the last 2 hours of cooking for more texture and a deeper earthy flavor. They pair especially well with the cream of mushroom soup and make the dish feel even heartier.
For picky eaters: Serve the beef tips over buttered noodles instead of mashed potatoes if that is more family friendly at your table. The mild noodles soak up the sauce beautifully and can be an easy win for little ones.
Make it ahead: You can cube the coulotte steak and mix the sauce the night before, then keep them covered separately in the refrigerator. In the morning, just add everything to the slow cooker and turn it on.
Don’t rush the cook time: Coulotte steak becomes most tender when it has enough time to break down slowly. If the beef still feels a little firm, give it another 30 to 60 minutes on low before serving.