Succulent Slow-Cooked Beef Tips

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of beef tips or stew meat
• 1 diced onion
• 3 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of beef broth
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (for thickening)
• Chopped fresh parsley for optional garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:
   • Pat the beef tips dry to remove excess moisture.
   • Season the beef tips with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Beef:
   • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear seasoned beef tips in batches until browned (2-3 minutes per side).
   • Transfer seared beef to the slow cooker.
3. Saute Onions and Garlic:
   • In the same skillet, cook diced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant (2-3 minutes).
4. Deglaze the Pan:
   • Pour beef broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits.
   • Stir in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and black pepper. Simmer and then remove from heat.
5. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:
   • Pour the onion and broth mixture over the beef tips in the slow cooker.
6. Cook Low and Slow:
   • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
7. Thicken the Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup of water.
   • Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Serve:
   • Adjust seasoning if necessary.
   • Serve the succulent slow-cooked beef tips hot, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley.