Valentine’s Dinner: Only 4 ingredients. I make this when I want a juicy, restaurant-quality meal ready for us, so we can enjoy the evening without being stuck in the kitchen.
This 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Potatoes is the definition of cozy, home-style comfort. By combining golden mushroom soup with a packet of brown gravy mix, you get a deep, savory sauce that tastes like it simmered all day. Russet potatoes work especially well because their starchy texture absorbs the flavorful beef juices while helping thicken the gravy as everything cooks together.
Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Potatoes
Ingredients
Beef stew meat (or beef tips) – 2 lbs
Russet potatoes, cut into large chunks – 2 large
Condensed golden mushroom soup – 2 (10½ oz) cans
Brown gravy mix – 1 (1 oz) packet
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and cut them into large 1½–2 inch pieces.
Tip: Keeping the skins on adds a rustic feel and extra flavor. Larger chunks help the potatoes hold their shape during the long cooking time.
Step 2: Add to the Slow Cooker
Spread the potato pieces across the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the beef tips evenly on top so they cook slowly in the sauce.
Step 3: Make the Gravy Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the golden mushroom soup and the brown gravy packet until fully blended.
Note: The mixture will appear thick, but as the dish cooks, the beef and potatoes will release liquid that turns it into a smooth, rich gravy.
Step 4: Pour Over the Ingredients
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and potatoes, making sure everything is well coated.
Step 5: Slow Cook
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours. Try not to remove the lid while cooking, as the trapped steam helps tenderize the beef.
Step 6: Serve
When the beef becomes fork-tender, gently stir so the potatoes and meat are coated in the gravy. Serve warm and enjoy.
