Instructions:
For Slow Cooker:
Step 1
In the slow cooker, combine beef, flour, chopped onion, butter, sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, sugar, garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, pepperoncini peppers, and beef stock. Mix well.
Step 2
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-7 hours.
Step 3
Thirty minutes before finishing, stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
Step 4
Adjust the sauce consistency with water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Serve hot with your choice of side dish.
For Instant Pot:
Step 1
In the Instant Pot, combine beef broth, diced beef, flour, chopped onion, butter, sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, sugar, garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, and pepperoncini peppers.
Step 2
Mix well.
Step 3
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 35 minutes using the Meat/Stew preset.
Step 4
Allow natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes, then switch to “Sauté” mode.
Step 5
Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
Step 6
Adjust sauce consistency with water if needed. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Indulge in the hearty goodness of Beef Tips with Mushroom Sauce, a dish that embodies comfort and flavor, whether cooked in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot. Enjoy the simple pleasures of home-cooked meals, knowing that this recipe brings satisfaction and joy to every bite.