Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef Tips with


**Ingredients:**

– 3 tablespoons butter

– 2 lbs sirloin beef tips

– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

– 1 white onion, diced

– 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced

– 2 teaspoons garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1 teaspoon dried thyme

– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

– 1 beef bouillon cube

– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

– 1 bay leaf

– 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis

– 1 1/2 to 2 cups beef stock

– 2 tablespoons cornstarch

– Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

**1. Prepare the Beef:**

– Season the beef tips with salt and pepper, then toss them in the flour to coat.

**2. Sear the Beef:**

– In a large skillet over medium-high heat, or in the insert of your Instant Pot, melt the butter.

– Add the beef in batches and sear on all sides until brown and crusty. Remove to a plate and continue searing the remaining beef.

**3. Cook the Onions:**

– Add the diced onions to the skillet or Instant Pot and cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

**To Make in the Slow Cooker:**

**4. Combine Ingredients:**

– Transfer the beef and onions to the slow cooker.

– Add the mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and 2 cups of beef stock.

**5. Slow Cook:**

– Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.

**6. Thicken the Gravy:**

– 30 minutes before cooking time is over, whisk the cornstarch into 3 tablespoons of water and add it to the slow cooker.