Easy & Simple Slow Cooker Butter Beef Tips in Crockpot
If you’re looking for a rich, hearty, and super easy comfort food dinner, these Slow Cooker Butter Beef Tips are the kind of meal that always hits the spot.
The beef turns out tender, juicy, and full of savory flavor after slowly cooking in a rich mixture of au jus, onion soup mix, ranch seasoning, beef broth, and butter. Everything melts together in the crockpot to create a deliciously buttery, flavorful sauce that coats every bite.
This is one of those recipes that feels like true comfort food with almost no effort. You just add everything to the slow cooker, let it do the work, and come back to a warm, satisfying dinner that tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, family dinners, or meal prep when you want something easy, filling, and packed with flavor.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 lbs beef stew cubes
- 1 packet au jus mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 4 tbsp butter
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker gravy
👩🍳 How to Make Slow Cooker Butter Beef Tips
⭐ Step 1: Add the Beef to the Slow Cooker
Place the beef stew cubes into the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
Using stew meat makes this recipe simple and affordable, and the slow cooking process helps turn it tender and flavorful.
⭐ Step 2: Add the Seasonings
Sprinkle the au jus mix, onion soup mix, and ranch seasoning evenly over the beef.
These seasoning packets do all the hard work for you, creating a bold, savory flavor with almost no prep.
⭐ Step 3: Pour in the Broth
Add the beef broth over the seasoned meat.
This helps everything cook down into a rich, buttery sauce while keeping the beef moist and tender.
⭐ Step 4: Add the Butter on Top
Place the butter right on top of everything.
As it melts, it combines with the seasonings and broth to make that rich, comforting sauce this recipe is known for.
⭐ Step 5: Slow Cook Until Tender
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
By the end, the beef should be fork-tender and full of flavor, with a rich sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.
⭐ Step 6: Stir & Serve
Give everything a gentle stir before serving so the beef gets coated in the buttery sauce.
Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or even egg noodles for a full comfort food meal.
✨ Make It Even Better
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor
- Stir in a little sour cream for creaminess
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce
- Serve over buttered noodles
- Top with chopped parsley
- Thicken the sauce with a little cornstarch slurry if you want more gravy
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy to make
- Minimal prep required
- Rich, buttery, savory flavor
- Perfect for crockpot cooking
- Tender beef every time
- Great over mashed potatoes or rice
- Family-friendly and filling
- Perfect comfort food dinner
- Great for leftovers
- Easy enough for busy days
This is one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that makes dinner feel effortless.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes, chuck roast cut into cubes works great too.
2. Can I cook it on high instead of low?
Yes, cook on HIGH for 4–5 hours.
3. Do I need to brown the beef first?
No, it’s not necessary, but you can if you want extra flavor.
4. Can I make the sauce thicker?
Yes, add a cornstarch slurry at the end.
5. What can I serve it with?
Mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables.
6. Can I add vegetables?
Yes, mushrooms or onions work especially well.
7. Is this recipe very salty?
The packet seasonings are flavorful, so taste before adding extra salt.
8. Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes, it freezes well.
9. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, if your slow cooker is large enough.
10. Is it good for meal prep?
Yes, it reheats beautifully.
💡 Pro Tips
⭐ Use low heat for the most tender beef
⭐ Don’t add too much extra salt at first
⭐ Stir gently at the end so the beef stays in chunks
⭐ Add mushrooms for extra richness
⭐ Serve with something that soaks up the sauce
⭐ Use a liner for easier cleanup
⭐ Let it cook long enough for tender meat
⭐ Add parsley at the end for freshness
⭐ Thicken the sauce only if needed
⭐ Store leftovers with the sauce to keep them juicy
🧊 Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container
- Keep refrigerated
- Best within 3–4 days
- Reheat gently on stove or microwave
- Freeze for longer storage
- Thaw in the fridge overnight
- Keep extra sauce with the beef
- Great for meal prep lunches or dinners
🔐 Why This Recipe Works
- Beef stew cubes become tender during slow cooking
- Au jus mix adds deep savory flavor
- Onion soup mix boosts richness and depth
- Ranch seasoning adds bold, tangy flavor
- Beef broth keeps everything moist
- Butter creates a silky, comforting sauce
- Slow cooker makes the process easy
- Minimal ingredients create big flavor
These Slow Cooker Butter Beef Tips are rich, tender, buttery, and incredibly easy to make — the perfect crockpot comfort food for a cozy, no-fuss dinner everyone will love.
