This recipe offers a delightful culinary experience, with the flexibility of being prepared either in the oven or a slow cooker. Few things rival the comfort of a warm, hearty meal that effortlessly fills your home with irresistible aromas. Enter the No Peek Beef Tips – a dish that seamlessly combines succulent stew meat with a luscious, flavor-packed gravy.
Whether you opt for the oven or slow cooker method, you’re in for a treat. Picture tender beef bites swimming in a rich concoction of brown gravy, cream of mushroom soup, and onion soup mix. The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability to your preference and schedule.
Reflecting on childhood memories, my grandmother was a culinary wizard who brought our family together with unforgettable meals. Among her masterpieces was the No Peek Beef Tips, its tantalizing aroma beckoning everyone to the table. Grandma’s secret involved hours of simmering on the stovetop, allowing the flavors to meld from the brown gravy, cream of mushroom soup, and onion soup mix.
Ingredients:
2 lbs stew meat, cubed
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 packet onion soup mix
Water, as needed
Optional: Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Oven Version:
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a mixing bowl, blend cream of mushroom soup, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, and a cup of water until smooth.
Place beef tips in a casserole dish, then pour the mixture over them, ensuring even coverage.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil, ensuring no part is exposed.
Bake for 3 hours without peeking, letting the beef absorb all the flavors until tender.
Slow Cooker Version:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, and a cup of water until smooth.
Place beef tips at the slow cooker’s bottom and pour the mixture over them.
Cook on low for 7-8 hours until the beef is tender and infused with flavor.
Serving:
Serve the beef tips over mashed potatoes or rice, drizzling with the rich gravy. For an extra touch of color and freshness, garnish with finely chopped parsley.