Beef Tips Recipe

Beef Tips and gravy are the ultimate comfort food with tender chunks of beef in a rich brown gravy.

Serve these beef tips over mashed potatoes or even rice or pasta for the perfect meal!

There are so many reasons to love this recipe. It’s an inexpensive way to feed your family, it’s easy to prepare, and is hearty and delicious. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite in no time!

With endless additions and ways to serve this recipe, it is also easy to stretch! Toss in leftover veggies and serve with leftover rice, potatoes, or pasta noodles and a side of garlic bread for an easy meal!

BEEF TIPSBeef tips are usually the tender parts of the tenderloin top. Or they can be sirloin tips that come from larger roasts often sold as ‘stew meat’ or, in this case, the more appetizing-sounding ‘beef tips.’

GRAVYThis gravy is made by thickening a beef broth and onion soup mixture with a cornstarch mixture. You can also thicken this gravy using a flour-based roux as well.

These are so easy to cook, and cleanup is a breeze too, with only one pot!

Beef tips with gravy are also great to freeze in zippered bags, be sure to label with the date on them. They should keep for about two months.

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beef tips recipe

Beef Tips & Gravy

beef tips recipe

Tender chunks of beef in a rich brown gravy. This meal is perfect over mashed potatoes.

Prep: 10min

Total: 115min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 4 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 4 g, calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 53 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 692 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 pounds cubed chuck (or stew meat)
  • 10 ½ ounces beef broth
  • 10 ½ ounces French onion soup (condensed)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water

Instruction:

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown in small batches. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.
  2. Turn heat down to medium, add remaining oil and onion. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add beef, broth, soup, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is fork tender.
  4. To thicken gravy, combine cornstarch with 1/3 cup cold water. Pour into the beef a little at a time while stirring until it reaches desired consistency.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf and serve over mashed potatoes.

Beef Tips Recipe – How to Make Beef Tips and Gravy

FAQ

What is the difference between beef tips and stew meat?

Stew meat usually contains a tougher cut of meat (such as a chuck or rump roast) which is best suited for making Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Beef Tips should be prepared with a more tender cut of meat such as sirloin or tenderloin, unless they’re being prepared in the Slow Cooker.

How do you make tough beef tips tender?

8 Simple Ways to Make Tough Meat Tender
  1. Physically tenderize the meat. …
  2. Use a marinade. …
  3. Don’t forget the salt. …
  4. Let it come up to room temperature. …
  5. Cook it low-and-slow. …
  6. Hit the right internal temperature. …
  7. Rest your meat. …
  8. Slice against the grain.

Do beef tips get more tender the longer they cook?

Like any tough piece of meat, beef tips will benefit from a long and low cooking session. The most important thing you need to know is, the longer it cooks, the more tender it becomes. While the meat simmers in the beef broth it will transform into delectably tender morsels.

What’s good to eat with beef tips?

Beef tips are traditionally served over cooked egg noodles, rice, or even mashed potatoes. As far as sides go, add a little color to your plate by pairing this dish with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables, such as broccoli or asparagus.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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