Slow Cooker Garlic Honey Beef Tips
Description
These Slow Cooker Garlic Honey Beef Tips are tender, juicy, and coated in a rich sweet-and-savory garlic sauce. Beef tips slowly cook until fork-tender while honey, garlic, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce create a delicious glossy gravy. Serve them over mashed potatoes or rice for an easy comfort-food dinner.
🥩 Ingredients
2½ lbs beef tips or chuck roast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
5–6 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Thickening
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
For Garnish
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional
Sliced green onions, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
Season the beef:
Pat the beef tips dry and season with smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and thyme.
Brown the beef:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add the onions and garlic:
Place sliced onion and minced garlic over the beef.
Make the honey garlic sauce:
Whisk together honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and tomato paste.
Combine:
Pour the sauce over the beef and onions. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
Slow cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Thicken the gravy:
Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking. Keep the lid on and allow the sauce to thicken.
Finish:
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley, sesame seeds, or sliced green onions.
Serve:
Spoon the tender beef tips and honey garlic gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Creamy mashed potatoes
Steamed white or brown rice
Buttered egg noodles
Roasted potatoes
Steamed broccoli
Green beans
Garlic bread
💡 Tips
Chuck roast cut into chunks works beautifully if beef tips aren’t available.
Browning the beef first gives the finished dish a deeper flavor.
For more garlic flavor, add 1–2 additional cloves during the final hour.
Add mushrooms with the onions for a delicious mushroom variation.
For a spicy-sweet version, add extra red pepper flakes or a little sriracha.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use chuck roast instead of beef tips?
Yes. Cut it into roughly 1½-inch pieces and slow cook until fork-tender.
Q: Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely. Mushrooms, carrots, onions, and bell peppers work especially well.
Q: Can I make this without honey?
You can substitute maple syrup or brown sugar, although the flavor will be slightly different.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Q: Can I freeze beef tips?
Yes. Freeze the beef with some of the gravy for up to 3 months.