Sirloin Tip Roast (Slow Cooker Recipe)

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You’ll love the flavor of this tender Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast – and the crock pot does all the work! Just add the ingredients and come back to a perfectly cooked sirloin roast for dinner. It doesn’t get any easier to serve up a rich, delicious dinner!

Brown gravy over slices of beef pot roast made in a crock pot.

Picture this: You’re rushing out the door for a long day at work and realize you deserve a delicious homemade meal after getting home.

Slow cookers are convenient, magical meal makers! They handle the hard work of cooking the food while you go about your day. Before you leave the house, add the ingredients to the crock pot. Then, set the temperature and let it handle the rest.

When you arrive home, you’ll be greeted with the aroma of a freshly cooked dinner!

Crock pot sirloin tip roast slices on a white plate.

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Why We Love This Recipe

Easy to prepare.
This recipe needs very little preparation, so it’s perfect for busy nights!
Tender and juicy
Slow cooking makes this recipe always come out fork-tender and juicy. This recipe will bring you delight with every bite!
Budget-friendly
We all know that this boneless, lean cut is one of the cheapest compared to other cuts of beef. And affordable doesn’t mean it’s not delicious!
Perfect for Entertaining
This recipe is ideal for serving at a dinner party or gathering. You can make a big batch and feed this to a large number of people with minimal effort and without breaking the bank.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

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Boneless Beef Tip Roast
Also known as ball tip, round tip, or crescent roast. This cut of beef comes from the round primal, or tip of the sirloin primal. The meat is removed from the bones and then tied with cotton twine to maintain its shape.

It’s a leaner cut than many of the other beef roasts, but with just enough fat/marbling to produce a flavorful, tender meal. You can use sirloin steak to make all kinds of delicious dishes like these beef kabobs in the oven.

Good Substitutes for Sirloin Tip Roast

Rump Roast – It’s similar in taste but has a slightly more robust flavor and is less tender than the sirloin tip. Yet, still lean and can be slow-cooked to tenderness.
Chuck Roast – Comes from the shoulder and is known for its texture and rich flavor. It’s typically less expensive than a tip cut. We use a beef chuck to make swiss steak recipe crock pot.
Brisket – This cut comes from the lower chest, so it’s fattier and has a lot of connective tissue. It’s a great cut for smoking and other “low and slow” cooking methods.
Short Ribs – This cut is fattier, with a rich, meaty flavor, and also often braised or slow-cooked to have a flavorful and tender result. short rib ragu with pappardelle or rigatoni is one of our favorite meals to make with this cut.

Recipe Variations

Add vegetables: You can add carrots and potatoes and serve alongside the dish for a complete meal.
Mexican style: Season with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then add diced chilies.
Italian style: Season with Italian herbs, such as basil, oregano, and rosemary, and add chopped tomatoes.
Asian style: Season with ginger, soy sauce, and five-spice powder, and add sliced onions, garlic, and diced bell peppers.
Skip searing: I mentioned above that browning is optional. If you choose this method, skip the searing part and follow the remaining cooking process. However, this may result in a slightly different outcome in terms of flavor and texture.

Three pounds of seasoned boneless sirloin roast next to small bowl of dried seasoning.

Need more pot roast dinner ideas?

If you are short on time, set your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a fabulous chuck roast Crock Pot.

For a special occasion or holiday meal, you can’t go wrong with learning how to cook prime rib roast!

Or, make our most popular beef recipe, a delicious pot roast recipe Dutch oven.

Sunday dinner of sliced beef and gravy on a white serving platter.

🎯 TFN Pro Tip

Pat the meat dry with paper towels before seasoning and searing. This allows the meat to develop that crispy fond (crust) during browning.

How to make Sirloin Tip Roast in Crock Pot

1. Sprinkle seasonings on all sides of the meat.

2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear all sides to brown the roast.

3. Place half the onions on the bottom of the slower cooker, add meat, and then the rest of the onions on top. Combine the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, then pour the liquid around the roast in the bottom of the slow cooker.

4. Cook on low for 8 hours or until fork tender.

Cooking Tips

Season the roast.

Just a few fresh or dried herbs and spices will enhance the flavor of your dish.

2. Sear the beef.

This step is optional. But searing meat in a hot skillet with oil creates a crust that keeps all of the juices inside. Plus, the caramelized, golden brown crust is more appetizing and appealing.

Seared meat in crockpot with raw onion slices.

Add broth.

To prevent sirloin tip roast in the slow cooker from becoming dry, we use broth to keep the meat juicy.
The other benefit is that the broth creates an amazing base for gravy!

Slow cooked sirloin tip roast in crock pot with beef stock and onions.

Let the meat rest before serving!

Give the beef 10 to 15 minutes of rest time before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to be redistributed. This is the key to a tender, fall-apart pot roast!

Serving Suggestions

The best way to serve this meal is to cut the sirloin tip roast into thin pieces and drizzle them with gravy. It’s delicious with a side of easy to grill vegetables.

Serve it with gravy: Mix 2 tablespoons of cold water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a small bowl. Combine it with the juices from the meat and a pinch of salt (to taste). Whisk this combination together over medium-high heat (in a skillet or your slow cooker if it has a sauté option) until it comes to a boil, then simmer until thickened.

For a perfect contrast to the meat, serve it with healthy instant mashed potatoes or pressure cooker red potatoes. Or, for a healthier option, serve a whole-grain side dish, like making brown rice in Instant Pot.

Juicy, tender beef slices on a white plate.

Recipe FAQs

How do you cook a sirloin tip roast so it is tender?

For juicy, fall-apart, fork-tender meat, slow cook a sirloin tip roast, or use another “low and slow” cooking method.

Is sirloin tip the same as top sirloin?

No, they are completely different cuts of meat. A sirloin tip is a lean cut of beef from the round primal cut, near the sirloin primal. Top sirloin comes from the sirloin primal cut and is typically cut into steaks.

Can I shred a sirloin tip roast?

Although it’s usually sliced for serving, it also makes for incredibly juicy shredded beef!

Shredded sirloin roast is perfect for sliders and sandwiches, on nachos, and even in casseroles and soups!

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