Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast uses simple ingredients like beef stock, apple and tomato juice and butter. It’s perfect for a special occasion.
(Originally published 3/2/2021 and updated for content 5/2/2024)
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So many beef roast recipes call for envelopes. Instant gravy and onion soup. Nothing against those, but why do we need to rely on envelopes? Real ingredients yield clean and yummy flavors. It’s necessary to cook a tougher cut of meat like sirloin tip for a long time to make it fall-apart tender.
Beef sirloin tip roast is from the rump/hind legs of a cow, so it’s a very lean cut. Which is great if you are looking to eat less saturated fat and ultimately less calories. But if you’re going to cook something low and slow, don’t you want the cooking liquid to be flavored more naturally?
My slow cooker recipe is the best way to cook this roast for delicious tender beef. It’s a meal that is sure to become a family favorite!
More slow cooking recipes
- Crock Pot Frozen Meatballs
- Pizza Dip in the Slow Cooker
- Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut
- Crock Pot Cube Steak
Ingredients for crock pot sirloin tip roast
- Sirloin Tip Roast – A 2-3 pound beef roast is what you’ll need for this recipe.
Sauce
- Beef Broth – The roast needs some liquid to help braise it as it cooks.
- Apple Juice – Adds some nice sweet flavor to the broth. You could use a dry white or red wine if you prefer.
- Tomato Juice – Adds a bright acidic flavor to help cut the rich flavors of the beef.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Adds more salty, depth of flavor to the broth.
- Corn Starch – Helps to thick the sauce for the pot roast as it cooks.
- Onion Flakes (dried onion) – Adds more oniony flavor to the sauce.
- Herbs de Provence – I like the flavors in this mix. You could use an Italian mix of herbs as well.
- Dried Parsley – Helps to brighten the overall flavor a bit.
- Garlic Powder – I like the convenience of garlic powder but you could add 2-3 minced fresh garlic cloves instead.
- Salt and Pepper – Once the roast is cooked you can add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Butter – It’s a lean roast so butter is adding more flavor. You can use salted or unsalted butter, whatever you have on-hand. Or you could also use olive oil if you don’t want to use butter.
Veggies
- Yukon Gold Potatoes – The potatoes cook well with the roast and help to make it a complete meal. You could instead use baby potatoes or red potatoes.
- Carrots – Adds a vegetable to your meal and the sweetness of the roasted carrots is a classic pairing with the meat and potatoes.
- Onion – Sliced onions add more flavor overall.
Instructions
Whisk together the beef stock, apple juice, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and corn starch. Stir in the dried onion flakes, Herbs de Provence, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Microwave for about 90 seconds and stir until the corn starch is dissolved.
Line the bottom of the pot with slices of butter. Top with the washed potatoes. Add the prepared carrots and onion. Place the sirloin tip roast on top and pour the beef stock mixture over it. Cook on LOW setting for 8-10 hours, for a perfectly tender sirloin beef roast.
FAQ’s
More about beef roasts – A sirloin tip roast is a lean roast from the hindquarters of the cow. It is known by other names such as – a knuckle roast, ball tip roast, round tip roast or crescent roast. A chuck roast is also lean but comes from the front shoulder of a cow. This recipe will work with a chuck roast too.
Safe temperature – With a pot roast, you want the beef to be fall-apart tender so there’s really no need to check the internal temperature. Once it is falling apart it is fully cooked. But for reference the FDA says that beef is safe to eat at a temperature of 145 degrees F.
Serving suggestions
I love a fresh salad and my grandma’s rolls with pot roast! You could also make another green vegetable like air fryer broccoli (green beans or brussels sprouts) to go along with it. This roast puts me in the mind of fall time and sweater weather. So my apple crisp for dessert would be perfect!
Storage directions
Store any leftover beef and vegetables in an airtight container for 3 – 4 days in the refrigerator. Place the leftovers in a baking dish and pour over the leftover broth (au jus). Cover it with foil and bake in a 325 degree F oven until warmed through. You can also freeze these leftovers in an airtight container for up to one month.
Kitchen Tips
- I used a 6-quart slow cooker to develop this recipe
- Glass measuring cup for preparing the sauce in the microwave
- Metal tongs for helping to shred the roast and serve
Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 lbs beef sirloin tip roast
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
- 1 lb carrots
- 1 sweet onion
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tsp onion flakes
- 2 tsp Herbs de Provence
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the butter thinly and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- Wash the potatoes and add them on top of the butter in the slow cooker.
- Peel and cut the carrots. Peel and cut the onion. Layer the carrots and onion on top of the potatoes.
- Place the sirloin tip roast on top of the potatoes, carrots and onions.
- In a microwave safe bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the beef stock, apple juice, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and corn starch. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, onion flakes through pepper.
- Microwave the beef stock mixture to dissolve the corn starch, about 90 seconds.
- Pour the beef stock mixture over the roast and vegetables.
- Place the lid on and cook on LOW heat for 8 - 10 hours, until the beef roast is fall-apart tender.
Nutrition
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Haiden says
Hi, this recipe sounds wonderful and i’m going to try it. Is there anything I could sub for the carrots that would be just as good? Or possibly without carrots?
foodtasticmom says
I would just leave them out. Enjoy!
gwen kramer says
Herbs de Provence what is this? Never heard of this spice. Would Lawry’s AllPurpose Blend work?
foodtasticmom says
Herbs de Provence usually is a mix of thyme, rosemary, marjoram, fennel and lavender. Lowry’s also has thyme in it. The seasonings are pretty subtle once it’s cooked, so the choice is pretty subjective. You should use what you like and have on hand. I think Lawry’s would work well.
Reid-veltkamp Villy says
can i put 2 roast in one slow cooker so double the recipe how long should i cook it on low ?
foodtasticmom says
I’d guess 8 – 10 hours. Once the roast is fall apart tender it is ready to go.
Janice says
what would be the internal temp when done? Just want to check for sure.
foodtasticmom says
Safe eating temperature for a beef roast is 145 degrees F. If it’s fall apart tender, it will be well over this temperature. But it is always good to be mindful of food safety! Thanks for asking the question.
Jenny says
Do you need to sear the sirloin before slow cooking?
foodtasticmom says
No, it is not necessary to sear the sirloin first.
Felicity Philip says
How long should I cook on low if the weight is 1.2 pounds please.
foodtasticmom says
Sorry for the late reply. Probably 4-6 hours for a 1.2 pound roast.
Mary Ann Hoeft says
Made this recipe today. We absolutely loved it. I did not change a thing. I did use larger potatoes. Next time I would either use smaller potatoes or dice them instead of keeping them whole. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe.
foodtasticmom says
Thanks for your feedback. That is helpful for others trying this recipe. So glad you enjoyed the roast!
Selena Pollard says
Can I cook it on high, if so , how long for 2 lbs. Thanks
foodtasticmom says
It’s going to take from 4-6 hours. I wouldn’t check it before 4 hours.
Ruth Jackson says
Hi, about to try now! What is a substitute for herb de provence? Thanks!
foodtasticmom says
Really any sort of seasoning that you like. But if you want a specific choice, thyme would be the best substitute in my opinion. Enjoy!
Taylor says
am i able to double my beef stock if i don’t have tomato juice or apple juice?
foodtasticmom says
Yes. You might want to add about a tablespoon of sugar to make up for the lost sweetness from the apple juice. But you don’t have to. Just a suggestion.
Cheryl says
Could I make this with the beefsteak and red wine instead of the apple and tomato juice?
foodtasticmom says
Yes!
Nathan says
This is such a fantastic slow cooker recipe, I love that everything for a complete meal is in one dish! Definitely a new favorite, thank you for sharing!
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome. I’m so happy it’s a new favorite for you!
Erik says
Really easy in the slow cooker and amazing flavor. Helped us shake things up for dinner!
foodtasticmom says
Gotta love shaking things up. So happy you enjoyed this roast!
DK says
Oh wow – I followed your recipe and the meat came out so fall apart tender! It was delicious!
foodtasticmom says
It’s so good! Glad you had a great experience with my recipe!
Gianne says
The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the aroma that filled my kitchen was mouthwatering. This is definitely a new favorite in my household!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you for leaving this wonderful review! I’m so happy you loved the roast!
Paula says
So excited to have found the slow cooker recipe! Will be my new goto for our busiest days. Delicious!!!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you! There’s a lot of pot roast recipes out there. I appreciate that you are making this one your go-to!
Corvin says
Such a great read, I’ll be bookmarking this for later.