Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, fat trimmed and cut into cubes

2 packages brown gravy mix

3 1/2 cups water

1 can mushrooms, optional

2 cups long-grain brown rice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup beef stock

1 small onion, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1: Place the cubed beef and chopped onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 2: Mix both packets of brown gravy mix with 1 cup of beef stock and pour over the beef tips.

Step 3: Add the mushrooms and liquid from the can, if using.

Step 4: Set the slow cooker to high for 3-4 hours (or low for 6-8 hours).

Step 5: Salt and Pepper to taste

Step 6: Place the brown rice, salt and remaining 2 1/2 cups of water in a wide, shallow pan. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover the pan and cook for 30 minutes.

Step 7: Fluff the rice with a fork, and place a serving on each plate. Ladle the beef and gravy over the rice for serving.