Beef Tips

We spent the weekend at my parents' house and helped make Sunday dinner. The hubby LOVES to improvise and so he kind of took over the seasoning job for the beef tips. It turned out to be absolutely delicious! My mom asked me to write down the "recipe", so here I go...

Crockpot Beef Tips

• 3 pounds beef tips (or venison, etc.)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons mustard
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1-2 tablespoon(s) butter
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter (use 2 tablespoons butter if sautéing these, if using a can of sliced mushrooms then just throw the mushrooms, onions, and 1 tablespoon butter in with the tips without sautéing).
2. Place tips in a 5 qt. Crockpot. Sprinkle with seasonings, bouillon, and herbs.
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Set on low heat for 4-6 hours.
4. Mix 2 tablespoons water with 1 tablespoon corn starch and pour over tips; stir and let stand 10 minutes.
5. Pour 1/2 to 2/3 of sauce into a gravy boat if serving with mashed potatoes, or leave the sauce with tips if serving along side noodles.