Slow Cooker Amish Butter Beef Tips
This Slow Cooker Amish Butter Beef Tips recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort meal made with simple pantry ingredients. Tender beef tips slowly cook in a rich blend of butter, beef broth, and onion soup mix, creating a deeply savory, melt-in-your-mouth dish.
Inspired by traditional Amish-style cooking, this recipe transforms basic ingredients into a luxurious, buttery beef dinner perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe (Benefits)
- Easy Prep: Only a few minutes of hands-on work
- Ultra Tender Beef: Slow cooking makes the beef fall-apart soft
- Rich & Buttery Flavor: The butter creates a silky, savory sauce
- Family-Friendly: Comfort food everyone will enjoy
- Versatile Serving: Great with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles
- Budget-Friendly: Uses simple, affordable ingredients
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 2 ½ to 3 pounds beef tips (or stew beef), cut into chunks
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Directions
- Place beef tips evenly into the bottom of a 5–6 quart slow cooker.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the beef.
- Pour beef broth around the edges (do not wash off seasoning).
- Place the stick of butter directly on top of the beef.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW for 6–8 hours OR
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
- Once tender, stir everything together until the beef is coated in a rich, buttery sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Serving Ideas
This rich butter beef is perfect served over:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttered egg noodles
- Steamed white rice
Add a side of:
- Green beans or roasted vegetables
- Fresh salad with vinaigrette
- Dinner rolls for dipping the sauce
Pro Tips & Variations
- Add mushrooms for extra depth of flavor
- Stir in sour cream at the end for a creamy stroganoff-style twist
- Thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry if desired
- Turn leftovers into French dip-style sandwiches
