Slow Cooker Coca Cola Beef Tips

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These Slow Cooker Coca Cola Beef Tips are the kind of comfort food that makes dinner feel extra special with hardly any work.

The beef simmers all day in a rich sauce made from cola, onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, and a few simple seasonings.

The cola adds just a touch of sweetness that balances perfectly with the savory gravy.

By the time it’s done, the beef is fork-tender, the sauce is thick and flavorful, and the whole house smells amazing.

Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a cozy dinner everyone will love.

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Slow Cooker Coca Cola Beef Tips

Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours

A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew and garnished with parsley, served with green beans on the side. A wooden spoon and a bunch of herbs are nearby.

How To Make Slow Cooker Coca Cola Beef Tips

A glass bowl of cubed raw beef, a bottle of Coca-Cola, sliced onions, broth, butter, dry soup mix, garlic, soy sauce, seasoning mix, and spices on a white surface.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 cup Coca Cola
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew and fresh herbs, served with green beans, on a wooden tray with a spoon and a bunch of parsley nearby.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.

2. Add beef tips in batches and sear until browned on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per batch.

You are not looking to cook through just brown.

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3. Place the meat in the slow cooker.

Cubed beef pieces browned and cooked in a slow cooker, showing a mixture of seared edges and tender meat.

4. Stir in the sliced onion and minced garlic over the beef.

5. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, Coca Cola, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.

Sliced onions and pieces of meat in a slow cooker, with a measuring cup of seasoned liquid mixture on a marble countertop nearby.

6. Pour the mixture evenly over the beef and onions in the slow cooker.

Stir gently to coat.

Sliced onions and browned beef pieces with seasonings in a slow cooker, ready to be cooked.
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7. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.

Chunks of beef coated in a thick brown sauce inside a slow cooker.

8. Thicken if needed: If you want a thicker gravy, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes.

9. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Chunks of beef stew in a rich brown sauce, garnished with chopped parsley, inside a black slow cooker.

Serve beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

A wooden spoon lifts a serving of beef stew with gravy and herbs from a slow cooker.
A plate of beef stew served over mashed potatoes with green beans on the side, placed on a wooden board with a wooden spoon, parsley, and a drink nearby.

Tips & Tricks

  • Brown the beef first: It’s optional, but searing adds a richer flavor.
  • Don’t use diet soda: Regular cola gives the right sweetness and depth.
  • Liquid level: Stick with ½ cup broth + 1 cup cola for a thicker gravy, but you can add a little extra broth if you want more sauce.
  • Cut beef evenly: Similar-sized chunks cook at the same rate and shred evenly.
  • Taste before serving: Onion soup and gravy mixes can be salty, so add extra salt at the end if needed.
  • Make it creamy: Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end for a velvety sauce.
A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew, garnished with green beans and chopped herbs, sits on a wooden board with kitchen utensils and plants in the background.
A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew and garnished with chopped herbs, served on a white plate with a blue rim.

Substitutions

  • Beef stew meat → use sirloin tips, chuck roast cut into chunks, or even venison.
  • Coca Cola → Pepsi or root beer (root beer gives a slightly different sweetness).
  • Brown gravy mix → onion gravy mix or au jus mix.
  • Onion soup mix → homemade blend (onion powder + dried onion flakes + bouillon).
  • Beef broth → chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water in a pinch.
A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew and garnished with herbs, served with green beans on the side.
Close-up of a wooden spoon scooping saucy, cooked beef stew with small pieces of meat and herbs in a dark pot.

Variations

  • Mushroom Beef Tips: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms before cooking for extra richness.
  • Spicy Kick: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne.
  • Creamy Cola Beef Tips: Add ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese just before serving for a creamy gravy.
  • Slow Cooker Cola Pot Roast: Keep the cut whole instead of cubing, then shred before serving.
  • Open-Faced Sandwiches: Serve the beef and gravy over thick bread slices instead of potatoes.
A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew, served with green beans, on a wooden board with a bunch of parsley and a glass in the background.
A wooden spoon lifts saucy beef stew with onions and herbs from a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Coca Cola Beef Tips

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A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew and garnished with green beans, served on a wooden board with a wooden spoon and fresh parsley in the background.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 cup Coca Cola
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add beef tips in batches and sear until browned on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per batch. You are not looking to cook through just brown.
  • Place the meat in the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the sliced onion and minced garlic over the beef.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, Coca Cola, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the beef and onions in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  • Thicken if needed: If you want a thicker gravy, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

  • Brown the beef first: It’s optional, but searing adds a richer flavor.
  • Don’t use diet soda: Regular cola gives the right sweetness and depth.
  • Liquid level: Stick with ½ cup broth + 1 cup cola for a thicker gravy, but you can add a little extra broth if you want more sauce.
  • Cut beef evenly: Similar-sized chunks cook at the same rate and shred evenly.
  • Taste before serving: Onion soup and gravy mixes can be salty, so add extra salt at the end if needed.
  • Make it creamy: Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end for a velvety sauce.

Substitutions

  • Beef stew meat → use sirloin tips, chuck roast cut into chunks, or even venison.
  • Coca Cola → Pepsi or root beer (root beer gives a slightly different sweetness).
  • Brown gravy mix → onion gravy mix or au jus mix.
  • Onion soup mix → homemade blend (onion powder + dried onion flakes + bouillon).
  • Beef broth → chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water in a pinch.

Variations

  • Mushroom Beef Tips: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms before cooking for extra richness.
  • Spicy Kick: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne.
  • Creamy Cola Beef Tips: Add ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese just before serving for a creamy gravy.
  • Slow Cooker Cola Pot Roast: Keep the cut whole instead of cubing, then shred before serving.
  • Open-Faced Sandwiches: Serve the beef and gravy over thick bread slices instead of potatoes.
Servings: 6 servings
A wooden spoon holds a serving of thick, saucy beef stew with visible chunks of meat and beans inside a slow cooker.
A plate of mashed potatoes topped with beef stew and garnished with herbs, served with green beans. Fresh parsley and kitchen items are visible in the background.

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