🥩 Crockpot Mississippi Beef Tips

Introduction

Crockpot Mississippi Beef Tips are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food. Tender pieces of beef slowly cooked until juicy and flavorful, then coated in a rich, savory gravy made with au jus seasoning and ranch seasoning.

This recipe takes just a handful of ingredients but delivers that deep, slow-cooked flavor everyone loves. The crockpot does nearly all the work, making this an excellent choice for busy weeknights, Sunday dinner, or a cozy family meal.

Serve these delicious beef tips over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or even warm biscuits to soak up every drop of the flavorful gravy.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Beef Tips

• 2½ lbs (1.1 kg) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 packet McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix
• 2 packets Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 6–8 pepperoncini peppers, plus 2 tablespoons of the pepperoncini juice
• ½ cup beef broth
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Optional

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water, for a thicker gravy

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef

Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels. Trim away any large pieces of excess fat.

Season lightly with black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Be careful with additional salt because the ranch and au jus seasoning mixes already contain plenty of seasoning.

2. Layer Everything in the Crockpot

Place the beef cubes into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.

Sprinkle the Au Jus Gravy Mix and both packets of Ranch Seasoning Mix evenly over the beef.

Add the pepperoncini peppers and pepperoncini juice.

Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, if using.

Finally, arrange the pieces of butter over the top.

3. Slow Cook

Cover the crockpot with the lid.

Cook on:

• LOW for 6–8 hours, or
• HIGH for 3–4 hours

For the most tender beef, cooking on LOW is recommended.

Try not to remove the lid repeatedly while cooking because each time the lid is lifted, heat escapes and cooking time increases.

4. Check the Beef

The beef is ready when the pieces are fork-tender and easily pull apart when pressed with a fork.

The slow cooking process allows the seasoning, butter, broth, and pepperoncini juices to come together into a rich, savory gravy.

5. Thicken the Gravy, If Desired

If you prefer a thicker gravy, combine:

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Stir until smooth.

Remove about 1 cup of the hot cooking liquid from the crockpot and whisk it with the cornstarch mixture. Return it to the crockpot and stir gently.

Cover and cook on HIGH for another 10–15 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.

🍽️ Serving Method

Spoon the tender Mississippi beef tips generously over your favorite side dish.

Best Serving Ideas

🥔 Mashed Potatoes — The creamy potatoes are perfect for soaking up the gravy.

🍚 White or Brown Rice — A simple option that makes the meal hearty and filling.

🍜 Egg Noodles — Toss the noodles with some of the gravy for an incredibly comforting dinner.

🥖 Crusty Bread — Perfect for dipping into the rich juices.

🥦 Roasted Vegetables — Broccoli, carrots, green beans, or Brussels sprouts make excellent sides.

🕰️ A Little History

Mississippi-style recipes became popular in American home cooking because they were built around simple pantry ingredients and slow-cooker convenience.

The best-known Mississippi pot roast combines beef with ranch seasoning, au jus seasoning, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. The combination became a favorite among home cooks because it produces exceptionally flavorful, tender beef with very little preparation.

Over time, the idea has been adapted into many different dishes, including chicken, pork, meatballs, and these delicious beef tips.

The beauty of the recipe is its simplicity: a few convenient ingredients transform an inexpensive cut of beef into a rich and satisfying meal.

❤️ Formation of the Flavor

The magic happens while everything slowly cooks together.

The beef provides a rich, meaty foundation.

The au jus seasoning creates a savory gravy with deep beef flavor.

The ranch seasoning adds herbs, garlic, onion, and tangy seasoning.

The butter gives the cooking liquid richness and helps create a silky gravy.

The pepperoncini peppers add a mild tangy bite that balances the richness of the beef and butter.

After several hours in the crockpot, these flavors blend together into a wonderfully savory sauce that coats every piece of beef.

🌶️ Easy Variations

Mushroom Mississippi Beef Tips

Add sliced mushrooms during the last 2–3 hours of cooking for an earthy flavor.

Onion Beef Tips

Add a sliced yellow onion to the crockpot for extra sweetness and savory flavor.

Spicy Beef Tips

Add a few extra pepperoncini peppers or a small amount of crushed red pepper if you enjoy some heat.

Creamy Beef Tips

For a creamy variation, stir in ½ cup of sour cream during the final 10–15 minutes of cooking.

Vegetable Beef Tips

Add carrots and potatoes during cooking for an easy one-pot meal.

💡 Helpful Tips

• Use beef stew meat or chuck roast cut into cubes for the best results.
• Avoid adding too much extra salt because the seasoning packets are already salty.
• Cooking on LOW generally produces the most tender texture.
• For even cooking, try to keep the beef pieces relatively similar in size.
• Let the beef rest in the gravy for about 5–10 minutes before serving.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
• The leftovers are excellent reheated over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why Lovers of This Recipe Keep Coming Back

People love Crockpot Mississippi Beef Tips because they deliver big comfort-food flavor without complicated cooking.

There is no need to stand over the stove for hours. Simply add the ingredients to the slow cooker, let everything simmer gently, and come back to a warm, hearty dinner.

It’s especially loved by busy families, slow-cooker fans, and anyone who enjoys tender beef covered in rich gravy.

🥰 Conclusion

Crockpot Mississippi Beef Tips are proof that a recipe doesn’t need a long ingredient list to be incredibly delicious.

Tender beef, buttery richness, savory au jus, tangy ranch seasoning, and pepperoncini peppers come together in the slow cooker to create a meal that’s warm, comforting, and full of flavor.

Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, add a simple vegetable on the side, and you’ve got a satisfying dinner the whole family can enjoy.

One crockpot, a few simple ingredients, and hours of slow cooking—that’s all it takes to turn beef tips into pure comfort food! 🥩🥔❤️