A rich, savory, melt-in-your-mouth beef dish perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or egg noodles.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cubed

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1/4 cup red wine (optional, enhances flavor)

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Slow Cooker Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

• Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear the beef pieces until browned on all sides (work in batches to avoid overcrowding).

• Transfer browned beef into the slow cooker.

2. Add Aromatics and Mushrooms

• In the same skillet, sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes.

• Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).

• Add mushrooms and sauté for another 2–3 minutes.

• Transfer everything into the slow cooker.

3. Add Liquids and Seasoning

Pour into the slow cooker:

• Beef broth

• Red wine (if using)

• Worcestershire sauce

• Soy sauce

• Dried thyme

Stir gently to combine.

4. Cook

• Low heat: 6–7 hours

• High heat: 3–4 hours
  Cook until the beef is very tender.

5. Thicken the Sauce

• Stir in the cornstarch slurry.

• Cook on high for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve

• Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

• Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Instant Pot Instructions

1. Sauté the Beef

• Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode.

• Add olive oil and sear the seasoned beef until browned.

• Remove beef and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics

• Add onions and cook until softened.

• Add garlic and mushrooms, sauté for 2–3 minutes.

3. Deglaze

• Pour in the red wine (or a splash of broth).

• Scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to lift browned bits.

4. Add the Remaining Ingredients

Stir in:

• Beef broth

• Worcestershire sauce

• Soy sauce

• Thyme

• Return beef to the pot.

5. Pressure Cook

• Seal the lid.

• Set Manual / Pressure Cook for 35 minutes.

• Allow 10 minutes natural release, then quick release the remaining pressure.

6. Thicken the Sauce

• Switch to Sauté mode.

• Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.

7. Serve

• Garnish with parsley.

• Serve warm over your favorite side.

Tips for Best Results

• Browning the beef adds deeper flavor - don’t skip it.

• For richer taste, use red wine, but broth works perfectly too.

• Cremini or baby bella mushrooms add the best flavor.

• Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for a creamier sauce (optional).