Step 1: Place onions and mushrooms into slow cooker.
Step 2: Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet until browned. Add browned beef to slow cooker on top of onions/mushrooms. Add a few tablespoons of red wine to scrape of brown bits from skillet and put into slow cooker.
Step 3: Pour Worcestershire essence, 1/4 cup red wine, and beef broth into the slow cooker. Season again as desired.
Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
Step 5: In the last hour of cooking, mix cornstarch and cold water in a bowl.
Step 6: Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Serve the tender beef tips and sauce over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.