The tender tips of slow cooker meat with sauce are excellent over mashed potatoes or rice. Throw away the beef stew and sauce in a slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready.
Tips of slow cooker meat
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TAN tender and flavorful sauce, you only need 4 ingredients to make it too. I’m telling you, this is one of our favorite foods. There are tons of ways to serve this.
About tater tots or as it is in a bowl is fabulous. I assure you that even your children will rave about this meal and ask you to do it again.
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you’ve ever had these in a restaurant and they were drowning in a thick sauce-like stew, this is it. You may think it’s a lot of work to get all those flavors that the meat is swimming in, but you can get them in a slightly tricky way that we’ll share with you today.
- I’m EASY when we have a busy day ahead of us
- With 3 pantry ingredients + some stew meat, you too can put this together in less than 15 minutes.
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Talk about meal preparation done in an instant! 😉 Using store-bought stew meat that’s already cut into bite-sized chunks or cut meat, this turns out great. Many times if I have meat that needs to be cooked, this is my favorite dish.
Stew meat recipe
makes everyone’s palate happy with a spoon over a bed of mashed potatoes and my wallet is also happy as it is very cheap. Let us show you how to do this with cheap stew meat and a little of this and a little bit of that.
Here are some questions you may have before you begin. I hope they help you:
What kind of meat is used for meat tips
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I mean you can use what you like to make meat and sauce tips. Stew meat like the chuck roast already cut into cubes in the store is the cheapest and is super tender. If I have steaks that need to be used, I could use them. Use what you have on hand, I always say.
How do meat tips soften
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Well, in this case we are going to cook them slowly. Nothing beyond that is necessary as it is a long and slow cooking. If not, you could beat him. Using a marinade also works well. Acids can help break down hard meat.
For less than $20 you can make this comfort food that everyone will love. I call that a real win when I can feed all 5 of us for it!
Meat Tips Crockpot Recipe
Easy Beef with Sauce Tips
Why do we love this recipe? Let me count the ways! If you’re like us, you cook a lot of ground beef and like to change it a bit throughout the week. That’s why I use stew meat quite often.
Since it’s packed with protein, but pretty cheap compared to other cuts, it’s a no-brainer when planning meals.
- We have a LOT of meat to choose from because we buy 1/2 cow at the beginning of each year from a
- I love knowing that our Idaho beef is organic grass-fed beef AND it’s one less thing I have to buy year-round. Bonus!
local farm.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Onion beef soup mix package
- sliced or diced
- Sauce
- pepper to taste
Onion
Sauce and
Crock pot Meat and Sauce Tips
Comfort food at its finest, I tell you. You can find a variety of ways to do this online. Some use mushroom soup cream and I’ve tried that, I think the sauce has a lot more flavor.
- If you buy stew meat it will already be cut into cubes and ready. Using any other cut and you will have to do it yourself. The smaller the pieces, the more tender the meat.
- Put your meat, packet of dried onion soup mix, diced onions and sauce in your pot. You could also add onion and garlic powder. Add the seasonings of your choice. Stir everything together so that it is covered.
- Cover with lid and cook for 6-8 hours over low heat. As soon as the pieces are tender, they will be ready!
- Use a ladle and serve in a small bowl over 1/2 cup of egg noodles or served over mashed potatoes.
This is what it will look like before cooking. Stir everything together so that your meat is well covered with all that goodness. You’ll really absorb it by amplifying all the great natural flavors of your bite-sized chunks of meat.
This is a great recipe that you can leave thick once it’s ready, or dilute a little with a little meat broth. I prefer as thick as possible. It just depends on the type of day ahead of me in terms of my cooking method.
- If we’re headed for a full day of exploring, I’d rather throw it all out in my slow cooker and have it ready
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The last thing I want to do after a day in the sun is cook. It’s just not going to happen.
I love my Instant Pot and it makes a meal cook super fast, but I usually end the day
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Stew meat recipes
Of course, you can choose to season your meat, seal over medium-high heat with a little olive oil, and then simmer with the sauce a little. I just find that this doesn’t get tender like you do cooking under all day. Decide for yourselves, my friends. 😉
What can I use stew meat for in addition to stew
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There are TONS of options, but this one is probably at the top of the list. Need others?
- We’ve used it to make beef stew casserole with crispy fried onions on top
- The Instant Pot stew casserole with rice is also a fabulous option.
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If you like slow cooker stew, I would also use this cut, or Dutch oven stew is also killer.
Can cooked meat be reheated?
Yes!! If you’re going to want to reheat, be sure to put leftovers in airtight containers within an hour and refrigerate.
- When you are ready to reheat it, heat it in a skillet over low heat, stirring constantly
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Consume leftover meat in the refrigerator within three to four days. Before consuming, make sure the internal temperature is at least 165°F to make it safe.
Can cooked meat be reheated in the microwave?
Reheating beef in a microwave is obviously the fastest option overall. BUT know that reheating anything more than a couple of minutes will likely result in it becoming quite dry.
To make it a little better, place whatever you want to eat in a microwave dish. Add a small amount of broth inside, mix with sauce and protein, and top with a microwave-safe lid to keep moist.
- Another great meal is our Instant Pot meat and noodle recipe
- If you want to make a great version of this in less than 30 minutes, you can do it too.
Follow our Instant Pot beef tips recipe if you prefer that method.
The best way to save cooked meat
You should store it separately from your side dishes. As always, you should make sure the meat is at room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. Make sure all the air is out and add as much sauce or sauce on top as you can, this will keep the moisture out. You’ll also want it when you overheat.
When you reheat cooked meat, you should do it low and slow. If you are using a microwave, do so in 30-second increments stirring between times. You can also use a small pot on the stove over medium-low heat.
Below is a printable version of this recipe. Of course, you can add additional seasonings, but as indicated below it comes out full of flavor.
If you only have steaks, cut them and use them instead. Whatever works!
