Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting dish featuring tender beef chunks simmered in a rich, savory sauce. Served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, it’s a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Dutch oven or large skillet with lid
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients Overview
- Beef tips: Typically sirloin or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Onion and garlic: Provide a fragrant base for the gravy
- Broth: Beef broth or stock enhances the beefy flavor
- Thickener: Flour or cornstarch creates a smooth, thick gravy
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and optional herbs like thyme or rosemary
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds beef tips (sirloin or stew meat), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 1 tablespoon cornstarch)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Optional herbs (½ teaspoon dried thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Directions
- Brown the beef : Warm the oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef tips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Sear until browned on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove the beef to a plate.
- Sauté onions and garlic : In the same pot, add the chopped onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
- Form the gravy base : Reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle the flour (or cornstarch) over the onions and garlic, stirring to coat. Cook for 1 minute, then gradually pour in the beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Combine and simmer : Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, any optional herbs, and additional salt and pepper if needed. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25–30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the gravy has thickened. If the gravy is too thick, add a splash more broth or water.
- Serve : Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
35–40 minutes
Total Time
45–50 minutes
Nutrition (per serving, ~4 servings)
- Calories: ~300
- Protein: ~25g
- Fat: ~15g
- Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Sugar: ~1g
Expert Tips
- Marinate for tenderness For extra flavor, marinate beef tips in a bit of Worcestershire or soy sauce for 15–30 minutes before cooking.
- Deglaze After browning, scrape up the browned bits with broth for a deeper, more robust gravy.
- Slow cooker option Sear beef, then transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6–8 hours.
FAQs
Can I use stew meat?
Yes, but ensure you simmer until fully tender, which may take slightly longer.
What if my gravy is too thin?
Stir a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch into a little water, then add to the simmering gravy, stirring until it thickens.
Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely. Carrots, mushrooms, or peas work well. Adjust liquid and cooking time as needed.
Storing & Reheating
- Storing Cool and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating Warm gently in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the gravy is too thick.
Substitutions & Variations
- Wine sauce Replace some broth with red wine for a richer flavor.
- Herb blend Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a more pronounced aroma.
- Gluten-free Use cornstarch or a GF flour blend as a thickener.
Beef Tips and Gravy
Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting dish featuring tender beef chunks simmered in a rich, savory sauce. Served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, it’s a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Equipment
- - Dutch oven or large skillet with lid
- - Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- - Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- - 1½ pounds beef tips sirloin or stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- - 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- - 1 small onion chopped
- - 2 cloves garlic minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- - 2 cups beef broth
- - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- - 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- - ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
- - Optional herbs ½ teaspoon dried thyme, rosemary, or oregano
- - Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- **Brown the beef** Warm the oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef tips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Sear until browned on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove the beef to a plate.
- **Sauté onions and garlic** In the same pot, add the chopped onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
- **Form the gravy base** Reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle the flour (or cornstarch) over the onions and garlic, stirring to coat. Cook for 1 minute, then gradually pour in the beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
- **Combine and simmer** Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, any optional herbs, and additional salt and pepper if needed. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25–30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the gravy has thickened. If the gravy is too thick, add a splash more broth or water.
- **Serve** Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
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