4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Potatoes

Some days just call for a meal that feels like a deep breath at the end of a long day. This 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Potatoes recipe came from one of those evenings when everyone was hungry, the day had been a little too loud, and I needed dinner to practically cook itself. No complicated prep, no long ingredient list—just real, hearty food that fills the house with that comforting “something good is cooking” smell.I remember growing up with meals like this simmering away for hours, where time did most of the work and dinner felt earned without being stressful. You’d walk in the door, drop your bag, and instantly feel calmer just from the aroma. That’s exactly what this dish does. The beef turns melt-in-your-mouth tender, the potatoes soak up all that savory gravy, and somehow four simple ingredients come together like they were meant to be.This is the kind of recipe I reach for on busy weekdays, chilly evenings, or when I know I’ll be running around all day and don’t want to think about dinner at 5 o’clock. It’s dependable, comforting, and always hits the spot. Serve it straight from the slow cooker with a piece of bread on the side, and suddenly a regular night feels a little more special—no extra effort required.Ingredients2 lbs beef stew meat (or beef tips)1½ lbs baby potatoes (or chopped potatoes)1 packet onion soup mix2 cups beef brothInstructionsAdd beef and potatoes to the slow cooker.Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the top.Pour in beef broth.Cover and cook:LOW: 7–8 hoursHIGH: 4–5 hoursuntil beef is tender and potatoes are soft.Serving IdeasSpoon over mashed potatoes or riceServe with warm bread to soak up that gravyAdd a simple side salad or green beans