French Onion Beef Tips (Print Version)
Tender beef tips cooked slowly with onions, rich gravy, and melted mozzarella-provolone blend.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meat
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1 pound beef stew meat
→ Vegetables
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1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
→ Oils and Fats
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
→ Soup and Seasoning Mixes
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1 packet low sodium Au Jus sauce mix
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1 packet low sodium beef onion soup mix
07 -
10.5 ounces canned low sodium French onion soup
→ Cheese
08 -
2 cups shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend
→ Spices
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil, swirling to coat. Add beef stew meat in smaller pieces, season with ground black pepper, and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Remove from heat.
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Spray the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray. Evenly arrange sliced yellow onions in the bottom.
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Place seared beef evenly over the onions. Sprinkle Au Jus sauce mix and beef onion soup mix evenly over the beef. Pour canned French onion soup over all ingredients, then top with sliced unsalted butter.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until beef is tender.
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Approximately 30 minutes before completion, sprinkle shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese over the beef. Cover and allow cheese to melt before serving.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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For best flavor control, use low or no sodium soup and seasoning mixes to prevent excessive saltiness.
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Optional searing adds color and flavor but can be skipped to save time.
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Alternative cuts such as chuck roast, round steak, or flat iron steak are suitable for this slow cooking method.