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    Home / Recipes / Beef

    Sirloin Steak Tips (Slow Cooker, Keto)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 6, 2020 · 27 Comments

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    Making sirloin steak tips slow cooker style is much easier than making them on a stove top. This slow cooker recipe makes a tender and flavorful meat dish that is perfect for a hearty, low carb dinner.

    steak tips slow cooker recipe

    What are Sirloin steak tips?

    The name of this meat cut can be a little misleading. The Sirloin tip does not actually come from the Sirloin cut nor is it the tips of steaks. So keep this in mind when shopping for a low carb beef dishes calling for it.

    Sirloin tips actually come from the Round portion of the hindquarter, which runs from the ankle to the rump. Beef Round is generally less tender than other cuts of meat because the leg muscles have been toughened by exercise.

    It's a lean, boneless cut that is great for stew meat and kabobs. The best way to prepare Sirloin steak tips is to use moist-heat methods, which makes this crock pot steak tips recipe perfect.

    browning sirloin steak tips in skillet

    How do you make steak tips slow cooker ready?

    Not sure how to cook steak tips before adding to the crock pot? Read on for some tips...

    One of the most important steps in preparing Sirloin steak tips (or any cut of beef) for the slow cooker is to brown the meat. Although you can add raw meat directly to the slow cooker, browning (or searing) the meat adds a lot more of the deep, rich flavor that you expect from a beef stew.

    To properly brown your Sirloin tip steak cubes, place the meat into a hot pan and cook them for a couple of minutes, until the bottom develops a nice, dark crust. Turn the cube over sear, repeating for each side for the meat.

    prepping steak in slow cooker

    How do you make Sirloin tips more tender?

    The best way to create tender, juicy pieces of Sirloin steak tips is to cook them in a slow cooker since the low-and-slow method works very well with this cut of meat. But if you’re still finding the meat is tougher than you would prefer, here are some ways to tenderize your meat before cooking:

    • Hit room temperature. Before cooking the meat, take it out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
    • Use a meat mallet. Use the flat side a meat mallet to gently tenderize the meat before cooking.
    • Use salt. Before cubing, lay your steaks out in a single layer and lightly cover each side with about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt or sea salt (avoid using table salt). Using the back of a spoon (or your fingers), gently nudge the salt into the surface of the meat.
    • Slice against the grain. Make sure that when you are cutting your meat into cubes that you slice against the natural grain of the meat. In other words, cut across the long muscle fibers that are running throughout the meat. This will make the meat more tender and easier to chew.
    cooked steak in crock pot

    How do I store leftover Sirloin steak tips?

    After cooking, do not leave the meat at room temperature for more than two hours. Also, be sure to store any leftover steak tips in the refrigerator as soon as possible. Properly stored, your leftovers will be good for two to three days.

    If you won’t be eating the leftover steak tips within three days, then it is best to freeze them. This makes them a great freezer-friendly low carb meal as well.

    Divide the leftovers into single-serve or family-sized servings and store them in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. If you are using freezer bags, be sure to press the bags flat so that they take up less space in your freezer.

    Properly stored and frozen, the dish will keep well for 2-3 months.

    NOTE: Please keep in mind that frozen and reheated mushrooms may not have the same texture as when the dish is first served.

    plate of steak tips with crock pot

    What to serve with the beef tips recipe?

    This steak tips slow cooker dinner is quite hearty. It's perfect on top of cauliflower rice, low carb noodles or just with a slice of hearty keto bread.

    To keep things from getting too heavy, lighter side dishes, like low carb salad recipes, are the best choice.

    Here are a few recipes of mine that would make delicious low carb sides for sirloin steak tips.

    • Keto Noodles Recipe for Low Carb Egg Noodles
    • Cauliflower Rice the Easy Way
    • Mashed Turnips
    • Garlic Cauliflower Mash with Mashed Celery Root
    • Coconut Flour Bread
    • Baby Kale Avocado Salad with Parmesan

    You may also want to try oven fried okra over at Ketogasm. What would you serve with this dish?

    steak tips low carb meal

    Kitchen Tools Used

    To make this delicious crock pot recipe, it's good to have the following items on hand:

    • 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet
    • Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

    Enjoy this easy and delicious keto main dish!

    steak tips with cauliflower rice on plate

    Steak Tips (Slow Cooker, Keto)

    5 from 17 votes
    Slow cooking steak tips in the Crock Pot makes them tender and full of flavor. Serve them with cauliflower rice for a perfect keto meal.
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:10 hrs 10 mins
    Total Time:10 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 194

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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 pounds beef round cubed
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms sliced
    • 1 small onion sliced
    • 3 cups beef bone broth
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • xanthan gum optional thickener

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown meat in hot oil, about 3-5 minutes per side, then set aside.
    • Place sliced mushrooms and onions into slow cooker. Top with browned beef, broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, basil, and parsley.
    • Cover crock and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until meat is fork tender. Sauce will be thin. If thicker sauce is desired add in small amounts of xanthan gum (about 1 teaspoon or so). Or, use low carb thickener of choice.

    Notes

    Although they are often called sirloin steak tips, they are actually cut from round steak.  So if you can't find steak tips already cut, simply cube round steak.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 194 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2.5mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 4.4 % | % Protein: 61.2 % | % Fat: 34.4 % | SmartPoints: 4
    Values
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        [sodium] => 268
        [potassium] => 515
        [fiber] => 0
        [sugar] => 1
        [vitamin_c] => 0.9
        [calcium] => 33
        [iron] => 2.5
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    Comments

    1. Andrea

      September 09, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy and flavor was outstanding. Mine was ready after about 6 hr 45 min in the crock pot. I did it without the mushrooms (because I hate mushrooms) and spooned it over cauliflower mash. Perfect for this rainy day.

      Reply
    2. Michael

      March 29, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Hi. I hope you and yours are doing well. I just found this as I was looking for a way to use some Sirloin steak I have. I noticed it was using a different cut. Do you think the sirloin will get too tough?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        March 29, 2020 at 3:32 pm

        Slow cooking tends to tenderize any cut of meat so it should be okay.

        Reply
    3. Deonn Wiese

      March 05, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      How long in instant pot?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        March 09, 2020 at 9:17 am

        I'd say about 15 minutes with a quick pressure release.

        Reply
    4. Laura

      January 20, 2020 at 10:56 am

      How can I convert this to an instant pot cook method? It indicates that's possible, but no alternative directions that I can see.
      Thx
      L

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 20, 2020 at 8:41 pm

        I'd say 10 to 15 minutes on high pressure with a quick pressure release. Once I confirm, I'll add it to the recipe.

        Reply
    5. Mary

      August 06, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      Can I prepare this the night before?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 06, 2019 at 9:19 pm

        I've done that, chilled it overnight, and then just turned the Crock Pot on in the morning.

        Reply
    6. Sharon Quaderer

      June 19, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      What is beef bone broth?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 20, 2019 at 8:43 am

        It's just broth made by slow simmering beef bones with seasonings and vegetable scraps.

        Reply
    7. Sue Green South Africa

      June 03, 2019 at 12:34 am

      I love your recipes so easy to follow, I’m new to keto so they are such a help to me

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 03, 2019 at 5:39 am

        Thanks Sue. Wishing you much success on low carb!

        Reply
    8. STACEY CRAWFORD

      May 27, 2019 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I just got out my slow cooker and then this yummy recipe popped up. Perfect timing. I have all the ingredients too, so this is meant to happen 🙂

      Reply
    9. Meredith

      May 25, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Slow cooker meals are a life saver for us during soccer season! So excited to add this to the rotation.

      Reply
    10. Chihyu

      May 25, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love all the delicious flavor from this dish and it's healthy low carb, too!

      Reply
    11. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

      May 25, 2019 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I will need to hunt for this cut of meat. I've never heard of it.
      Thanks for all the great tips for making this low-carb tasty dish.
      I am not 'following' low carb or keto but at same time -- really love to cut
      back on carbs with delish recipes like this one!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 26, 2019 at 6:54 am

        Sirloin tips are actually cuts from round steak (not sirloin) which comes from the rear leg of the cow. It's a cheaper cut of meat that works best with slow cooking to tenderize it.

        Reply
    12. Zuzana

      May 25, 2019 at 2:01 am

      5 stars
      I love steak in any variations, but I have not really tried it in a slow cooker. really a great tip. I will make this very soon.

      Reply
    13. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      May 23, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so comforting, and I love all the spices going on!

      Reply
    14. paleoglutenfreeguy

      May 23, 2019 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      Loving all the umami flavors packed into this and using a crockpot makes this perfect for the summer!

      Reply
    15. Renee D Kohley

      May 22, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great weeknight meal - so glad it is using the slow cooker! Thank you!

      Reply
    16. Hope

      May 22, 2019 at 1:16 am

      5 stars
      Love how tender the meat looks! I bet it tastes delicious after being slow cooked!

      Reply
    17. Megan Stevens

      May 21, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't used beef sirloin before, and I appreciate your tips for success. My 3 boys LOVE love steak!

      Reply
    18. Jean

      May 21, 2019 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      This looks so flavorful and fantastic! Love the mushrooms in there.

      Reply
    19. Tessa Simpson

      May 20, 2019 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Tender and flavorful, and super easy to throw together!

      Reply
    20. Joni

      May 20, 2019 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe!! Love the addition of the portobello mushrooms!

      Reply

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