Slow Cooked Garlic Butter Beef Tips over Mashed Potatoes

Oh yes—that’s a classic comfort food combo! Here’s a complete, flavorful recipe for Slow-Cooked Garlic Butter Beef Tips over Mashed Potatoes:

Ingredients

For the Beef Tips:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or sirloin tips work best)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional, or replace with more broth)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup milk (warm)
• 4 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: garlic powder or roasted garlic for extra flavor

Instructions

1. Sear the Beef:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season beef tips with salt and pepper.
3. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side). Set aside.

2. Slow Cook:

1. Place seared beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic into a slow cooker.
2. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, thyme/rosemary. Stir.
3. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in butter for a rich, glossy finish.

3. Make Mashed Potatoes:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
2. Drain and return to pot. Mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

4. Serve:

• Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto a plate.
• Top with garlic butter beef tips and spoon the flavorful sauce over the top.

💡 Tips:

• For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream or sour cream to the mashed potatoes.
• You can thicken the sauce by mixing 1–2 tsp cornstarch with cold water and stirring it in 30 minutes before serving.
• Fresh herbs like parsley sprinkled on top make it look restaurant-worthy.

If you want, I can also give a shortcut version that skips the slow cooker and uses the stovetop but keeps the beef super tender and buttery.

Do you want me to provide that version too?