French Onion Beef Tips
French Onion Beef Tips is a slow cooker braise that combines tender beef stew meat with caramelized onions, French onion soup, and melted Swiss-Gruyere cheese for a comforting, savory meal.
French Onion Beef Tips is a slow cooker braise that combines tender beef stew meat with caramelized onions, French onion soup, and melted Swiss-Gruyere cheese for a comforting, savory meal.
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Place the sliced yellow onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the beef stew meat on top of the onions.
Sprinkle the packet of au jus gravy mix over the beef.
Sprinkle the packet of onion soup mix on top.
Pour the can of condensed French onion soup over everything.
Top with pats of butter.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
When the cooking time is almost up, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the beef.
Replace the lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, about 5-10 minutes.
Serve the French onion beef tips over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans and a buttered roll, if desired.
Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan or slow cooker on low; add fresh cheese if desired.
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Beef stew meat is ideal for slow cooking, but chuck roast (cut into chunks) or brisket work well. Avoid lean cuts like sirloin, which dry out.
Cook on low for 6–8 hours until beef is fork-tender. High heat takes 3–4 hours but may yield less tender results.
Provolone, fontina, or sharp cheddar are good alternatives. Any melting cheese works, though milder cheeses will be less flavorful.
Yes. Cook the beef and onion base fully, cool, refrigerate up to 3 days, then reheat and add cheese before serving.
No—au jus and onion soup mixes contain gluten. Use certified gluten-free versions of both mixes for a gluten-free version.
