Slow Braised Beef Tips

Bust out your crock pot and fill your home with the tantalizing aromatics of Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Braised Beef Tips sloooooooow cooking in your kitchen.

Tender chunks of beef stew are slow simmered with Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine, beef broth, tomato, onions, garlic & seasonings – all finished with fresh chopped chives & a touch of Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Pair with rustic mashed potatoes, for a satiating meal.

  • Prep Time:

    12 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    4 hours

  • Portions:

    ½ C beef tips

  • Serving Size:

    4 servings
  • 1 Tbsp – vegetable oil
  • 1 – 1 ½ pounds – beef tips, medium size cubes
  • 2 Tbsp – Wondra flour
  • ¾ C – Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine
  • ¾ C – beef broth, low sodium
  • 1 C (½ a large) – yellow onion, peeled, small dice
  • 2 Tbsp – tomato paste
  • 1 tsp – Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large – bay leaf, dried
  • 3 Tbsp – Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine
  • 1 Tbsp – chives, fresh, minced
  • ½ tsp – garlic powder
  • to taste – sea salt
  • to taste – coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 C – mashed potatoes, your favorite recipe
  1. Turn crock pot on highest setting and allow to warm up.
  2. Heat oil, in a non-stick sauté pan, over medium-high heat. Add the beef tips and quickly sear (work in small batches if needed so the beef sears vs. steams) for approximately 3-5 minutes. When beef is seared, add flour to the pan and stir to evenly coat the beef & thoroughly combine.
  3. Searing the beef adds additional flavor vs. just placing the raw beef into the crock pot.
  4. Add the seared & floured beef to the crock pot. Add the ¾ C Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine, beef broth, onions, tomato paste, Worcestershire and bay leaf. Place the lid on the crock pot and slow cook for 4 hours, until the beef is fork tender.
  5. When the beef is finished cooking – remove the bay leaf & discard it, then add the 3 Tbsp Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine, chives, garlic powder, salt/pepper to taste & gently stir to evenly combine (keeping the beef chunks in tact). Reserve hot.
  6. To serve: Divide the Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Braised Beef Tips into 4 equal portions and plate alongside 1 C mashed potatoes, on each of 4 plates. Serve immediately & enjoy!
  • Another way to prepare a quick & premium version of Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Braised Beef Tips:
    • Cut boneless ribeye or sirloin steak into medium size chunks. Sear, along with small diced onions, in a non-stick sauté pan.
    • Add a small touch of tomato paste and caramelize with the beef tips.
    • Add flour, combine & lightly brown.
    • Add Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon Wine and beef broth and reduce by ½ volume. Add another portion of Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine and beef broth and reduce by ½ volume.
      • Can add a touch of Worcestershire sauce if desired.
    • Season to taste with garlic powder, sea salt and coarse ground black pepper.
      • Chip in a bit of unsalted butter to create a shine and velvety viscosity, if desired.
    • Finish with minced chives and serve with your favorite starch.
  • Adding the 3 Tbsp Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon wine at the end of the cooking, adds a rich and full bodied wine note to the slow cooked wine/beef flavors. It is a great trick to finishing a sauce.
  • Wondra flour is a go to enriched all-purpose flour used in preparing smooth, lump free sauces – as it blends easily. Regular all-purpose flour could also be used.
  • Serve the Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Braised Beef Tips with your favorite starch: creamy polenta, roasted potatoes, rice or egg noodles. Add a fresh vegetable to complete the meal. Pencil size asparagus works quite well.
  • Using prepared beef or chicken broth saves valuable prep time in the kitchen and it provides a consistent and cost effective flavor.
  • Substitute fresh chopped rosemary, thyme or scallions for the fresh chives.
  • Add sliced or chopped fresh mushrooms to step 3, if desired.
  • Add a touch of sour cream or Greek yogurt to step 4, if a creamy wine/beef sauce is desired.
  • The richness of the finished braised beef tips facilitates a smaller portion…as a little goes a long way to satiate the appetite. You can always double the recipe, if desired – as who doesn’t like to have tasty Slow Press® Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Braised Beef Tip leftovers to enjoy.