These Texas Roadhouse beef tips taste just like the restaurant favorite, loaded with tender chunks of beef, sweet onions, and hearty mushrooms simmered in a rich brown gravy.
The slow cooker does all the work, letting the beef turn fork tender while the onions and mushrooms melt right into the sauce below. Ladle it over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a hearty dinner that tastes like it came straight from Texas Roadhouse, without ever leaving home!
I love going out to eat as much as the next person, but sometimes it's just not in the cards. That's why I love this Texas Roadhouse steak tips recipe!
One of the best things about this recipe is that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it completely until it's time to eat. And this is a hearty meal that everyone in my family loves, which is always a nice bonus.
Want more recipes using steak that you can cook right in the Crock Pot? My family loves Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Steak Bites, Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, and Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef!
Ingredients
I'm using budget-friendly beef stew meat in the recipe, which turns fork tender over the long cook time. Chuck roast cut into chunks works just as well if that's what's on sale!
Steak seasoning can stand in for the black pepper and garlic powder if you usually keep it in your pantry.
Slice the sweet onion thick so it holds its shape instead of melting away completely, and a regular yellow onion works fine if sweet onions aren't available.
Baby bella mushrooms (sometimes called "cremini mushrooms") are what I used, but you can use regular sliced white mushrooms if that's what you have on hand.
The brown gravy mix and dry Italian dressing mix are the shortcut that gets the gravy tasting like the restaurant version without a long ingredient list, and you'll find both in the seasoning aisle near the au jus and taco seasoning packets.
See recipe card for quantities.
Make it Gluten-Free
The main swap here is the brown gravy mix, since most packaged versions contain wheat, so look for a gluten-free brown gravy mix at the store or make your own from scratch.
The dry Italian dressing mix, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce can also vary by brand, so double check the labels to make sure the ones you're using are certified gluten-free.
If you're a big Texas Roadhouse fan, be sure to check out my guide to the Texas Roadhouse Gluten-Free Menu!
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
- Season the beef. Place the stew meat in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker and sprinkle it with black pepper and garlic powder.
- Layer on the onions and mushrooms. Scatter the sliced onion and mushrooms evenly over the top of the beef. They'll cook down right where they sit, so there's no need to stir them in yet.
- Mix up the gravy and pour it over. Add the beef broth, brown gravy mix, Italian dressing mix, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce to the slow cooker and stir until everything is combined.
- Cook low and slow until the beef is tender. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork tender.
- Thicken the gravy. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl until smooth, then stir it into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.
- Stir everything together and serve. Gently stir the beef, onions, and mushrooms into the thickened gravy, sprinkle with parsley, and serve over mashed potatoes, seasoned rice, or buttered egg noodles.
Equipment
I use a 6-quart slow cooker for this recipe, which gives the beef, onions, and mushrooms enough room to cook evenly. A programmable slow cooker is nice for this recipe since it switches to warm automatically once the cook time is up, so the beef won't overcook if you're away from home longer than planned.
Pro Tips
- For deeper flavor, sear the stew meat in a hot skillet for a minute or two before adding it to the slow cooker. It's an extra step, but it adds a nice caramelized flavor to the gravy.
- Resist the urge to lift the lid while it cooks. Every peek lets out heat and adds extra cooking time.
- Slow cookers vary quite a bit, so start checking the beef for tenderness at the 7-hour mark on LOW.
- For the most authentic Texas Roadhouse-style plate, spoon the beef tips over mashed potatoes and add extra gravy on top.
Storage
Store leftover beef tips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
This recipe also freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating, since the beef and gravy reheat more evenly from thawed than from frozen.
FAQ
Sure! Brown the beef in a large pot or Dutch oven, then add the remaining ingredients except the cornstarch slurry. Cover and simmer on low for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cornstarch slurry at the end and simmer until the gravy thickens.
It's best to thaw the beef first. Adding frozen meat to a slow cooker can keep it in the food safety danger zone for too long before it heats through, and it also releases extra liquid that can water down the gravy.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs beef stew meat
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large sweet onion sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- ½ packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon steak sauce
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the stew meat in a 6-quart slow cooker and season with the black pepper and garlic powder.
- Top with the sliced onion and mushrooms.
- Add the beef broth, brown gravy mix, Italian dressing mix, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork tender.
- Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together until smooth; stir into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.
- Stir the beef, onions, and mushrooms into the thickened gravy; sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles.
Notes
Nutrition
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Karen Kelly
Karen Kelly is a nationally syndicated food and travel writer, founder of Seasonal Cravings, and co-founder of The Roam Report. She develops approachable seasonal recipes and covers travel and lifestyle trends. Her work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including Yahoo, Taste of Home, Apple News, NBC, FOX, and other national and regional publications.
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