Slow Cooker Steak Tips Recipe

Cooking sirloin steak tips in your slow cooker transforms this lean, budget-friendly cut into tender, pull-apart bites. And they’re coated in a rich, savory teriyaki-style sauce. Naturally gluten free and low carb, it’s an easy, hands-off dinner that’s comforting and satisfying without feeling restrictive.

I almost didn’t buy these sirloin tip steaks again.

The first time I made these sirloin steak tips, I cooked them on the stove like I normally cook steak, and they came out tough and disappointing.

Not exactly what you want when you’re trying to get a satisfying dinner on the table.

But that price kept catching my eye, and I had a feeling there was a better way to cook sirloin steak tips without fighting with it.

So I gave it another shot, this time letting the slow cooker do what it does best.

Best Way to Cook Sirloin Tip Steak (So It’s Tender, Not Tough)

And this is where everything changed. After a few hours of cooking low and slow, those lean sirloin steak tips turned incredibly tender. It’s the kind of meat you can pull apart with a fork, coated in a rich, savory teriyaki-style sauce that’s slightly sweet, and deeply flavorful for soaking into every bite.

I used the same sugar-free teriyaki sauce from my Stir-Fry Chicken with Sugar-Free Teriyaki Sauce.

I like to sauté onions and carrots before adding them to the slow cooker to bring out that deeper, almost caramelized flavor, but if you’re short on time, you can skip that step and still end up with something really good.

This slow cooker sirloin tip steak recipe is naturally gluten free and low carb, and it’s one of those protein-packed meals that keeps you full without needing anything on the side.

If you’ve been feeling stuck making the same meals on repeat, or just want something that feels comforting without a lot of effort, this is a good one to keep in your rotation.

And if you like this kind of simple, slow cooker dinner, you can find more of my gluten free slow cooker recipes here. Any standard slow cooker works here.

I’ve used a similar slow cooker to this one for years and it cooks everything evenly so you can just set it and move on with your day.

Now grab you apron and let’s make this easy steak tips recipe.

Ingredients

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Today I have Angus Beef sirloin tip steak, USDA choice. This is a lean cut, often found in thin-sliced form in the meat department of the grocery store or butcher shop.

Next, onions soften into the sauce and carrots add a subtle natural sweetness. And garlic infuses the dish with a strong, aromatic flavor.

For our sauce, coconut aminos are a nutrient-rich sap that comes from coconut blossoms and are a wonderful source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, and have a nearly neutral PH.

Surprisingly, they don’t have a coconut taste and are actually often used as a substitute for soy sauce.

You can go with gluten free soy sauce or gluten free tamari sauce if that’s what you have on hand.

Traditionally, teriyaki sauce is made with sake and mirin rice wines, but rice wine can be fermented with wheat-based yeast so it may not be gluten free. Instead, a little sherry goes well in this dish.

Sherry adds a subtle depth of flavor and helps gently tenderize the beef as it cooks. It doesn’t make the dish taste like alcohol. Instead, it rounds out the sauce and gives it a more balanced, savory flavor.

Instructions

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1. Sauté onion and carrots in oil until they are softened, fragrant, and the onions are slightly translucent. Then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring to prevent burning.

2. Add cooked veggies to the bottom of the slow cooker as a bed for the meat.

3. Then place the strips of steak tips on top of vegetables.

4. Finally, pour the teriyaki sauce mixture of coconut aminos, sherry, and water evenly over all that goodness.

5. Cover and set your slow cooker on low for seven-eight hours. Serve garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Serving suggestions

This is an easy dinner to make work for everyone without cooking separate meals.

If you’re a low carber like me, serve this over Seasoned Cauliflower Rice with Bacon or alongside Creamy Cauliflower Mash. Both soak up that savory sauce and make your meal feel complete.

In my house, my kids (who aren’t low carb) go for theirs over rice, gluten free pasta, or mashed potatoes with a Grilled Homemade Gluten Free Corn Muffin on the side. That way, everyone leaves the table full and satisfied.

If you want to add something simple on the side, roasted or sautéed vegetables work great here too.

Pro tips and recipe notes

Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, and it reheats really well. The flavors deepen as it sits, so leftovers are just as good the next day. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or place in a freezer bag and it will keep for up to 3 months. To defrost remove to the refrigerator overnight. Reheat gently so the meat stays tender.

This is the kind of recipe I come back to when I want dinner to feel easy but still really good. It’s simple, dependable, and turns an affordable cut of beef into something tender and full of flavor. If you try it, tell me in the comments. I’d love to hear how you serve it.

P.S. I love quick easy sauces. On nights when you’re staring at plain chicken or fish for dinner, my Sauce System is where I walk you through exactly how to turn everyday proteins into something scrumptious. No overthinking substitutions, just quick, flavorful meals you can look forward to.

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Slow Cooker Steak Tips Recipe

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Cooking sirloin steak tips in your slow cooker transforms this lean, budget-friendly cut into tender, pull-apart bites coated in a rich, savory teriyaki-style sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 hours hours

Servings 4

Calories 180kcal

Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sirloin tip steak sliced against the grain, into strips

Vegetables

• 1-2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 carrots sliced
• 1 onion sliced
• 3 cloves garlic sliced

Sauce

• 1/2 cup coconut Aminos
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

• Heat the oil on medium until it shimmers before adding the carrots and onions. Sauté for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

  Add garlic and toss for one more minute, stirring to prevent burning.
  1-2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil , 3 carrots, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
• Transfer sautéed vegetables to your slow cooker. Then place the strips of steak tips on top of the bed of vegetables.
  2 pounds sirloin tip steak
• In a separate bow, combine coconut Aminos, sherry, and water in a bowl and stir. Then pour the mixture evenly over the steak and vegetables.
  1/2 cup coconut Aminos, 1/2 cup sherry, 1/2 cup water
• Cover and set slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours. Serve garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

What can I use instead of coconut aminos? Coconut aminos is often used as a substitute for soy sauce. You can go with gluten free soy sauce or gluten free tamari sauce if that’s what you have on hand.

What does the sherry do in this recipe? Traditionally, teriyaki sauce is made with sake and mirin rice wines, but rice wine can be fermented with wheat-based yeast so it’s not gluten free. Instead, a little sherry goes well in this dish.

Sherry adds a subtle depth of flavor and helps gently tenderize the beef as it cooks.

Can I skip sautéing the onions and carrots first? You can. Sautéing adds a deeper, slightly caramelized flavor to the dish, but if you’re short on time, you can add everything straight to the slow cooker and still get a really good result.

Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, and it reheats really well. The flavors deepen as it sits, so leftovers are just as good the next day. Store it in the fridge and reheat gently so the meat stays tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.4g | Protein: 30g

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