Sear the beef

• Heat a skillet with a little oil over high heat.
• Season the beef tips with salt and pepper.
• Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides.

Transfer the beef

• Remove the seared beef from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker.

Build the sauce

• Pour the beef broth into the hot skillet.
• Stir in the onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic.
• Scrape the browned bits off the bottom and bring to a simmer.

Pour over the beef

• Pour the simmering sauce over the beef tips in the slow cooker.

Slow cook

• Cover and cook on low until the beef is very tender.
• Alternatively, cook in a pressure cooker following its beef setting.

Serve

• Serve the beef tips with their sauce, ideally over mashed potatoes.