Crockpot Sour Cream Broccoli Tenderloin Tips

This slow cooker recipe turns a handful of ingredients into a comforting, creamy dinner with almost no effort. Beef tenderloin tips, broccoli, and mushrooms cook low and slow in a rich sour cream gravy until everything is tender and flavorful.

The sauce becomes velvety and deeply savory, perfect for spooning over buttered noodles. It's the kind of meal that feels special but comes together in minutes.

This is a true dump-and-forget dinner: raw beef, vegetables, sour cream, and gravy mix go into the slow cooker, and hours later you come back to a bubbling, fragrant pot of tender beef and vegetables in a luscious sauce.

The sour cream, stirred in at the start, mellows and thickens as it cooks, creating a stroganoff-like gravy without any extra steps. Serve it over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Why this recipe works

Slow cooking breaks down the connective tissue in the beef, turning even lean tenderloin tips into fork-tender morsels. The low, moist heat keeps the meat moist and allows the flavors of the sour cream and gravy mix to meld into a rich, cohesive sauce. The broccoli and mushrooms soften but hold their shape, adding texture and earthy depth.

The simplicity of this method is its genius: no searing, no sautéing, no stirring. Layering the ingredients in the order given ensures the beef stays on the bottom where it cooks in the juices, while the sour cream and gravy mix dissolve into a smooth sauce. The result is a comforting, homey dish that tastes like it simmered all day—because it did.

Notes and substitutions

Beef tenderloin tips are the star here, but you can also use sirloin or chuck cut into cubes. Tenderloin is lean and cooks quickly, so it's perfect for the slow cooker.

If using chuck, expect a richer flavor and even more tenderness. Broccoli florets should be cut into uniform pieces so they cook evenly; mushrooms can be sliced or left whole if small.

Brown gravy mix adds savory depth and helps thicken the sauce. You can use any brand, but check the label for gluten if needed. Sour cream provides tang and creaminess; full-fat works best for a luxurious texture.

For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream, but the sauce may be slightly thinner. Egg noodles are classic, but this also pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.

• beef tenderloin tips: beef sirloin or chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• broccoli florets: cauliflower florets
• baby bella mushrooms: white button mushrooms
• brown gravy mix: 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Equipment

• 6- to 7-quart slow cooker
• Cutting board
• Chef's knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Stainless steel spoon
• Serving spoon