Description
This classic Beef Tips and Gravy recipe features tender, savory beef tips simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy made from onions, garlic, and beef broth. Perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or rice, this comforting dish is easy to prepare and ideal for a hearty meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 1 lb beef tips (sirloin or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gravy
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Cut the beef tips into bite-sized cubes and season them generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear them until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside to retain juices.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté them until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes, which builds the base flavor for the gravy.
- Create the Gravy Base: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onion and garlic mixture and stir well to coat. Gradually whisk in the low-sodium beef broth to prevent lumps, creating a smooth gravy base. Add Worcestershire sauce for a deep, savory taste.
- Simmer the Beef in Gravy: Return the seared beef tips to the skillet with the gravy. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, allowing the gravy to thicken and the beef to become tender.
- Serve: Once the gravy has thickened and the beef is tender, serve the beef tips and gravy hot over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or steamed rice for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, you can marinate the beef tips in Worcestershire sauce and a little olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- If the gravy is too thick, thin with a little additional beef broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to better control the salt content of the dish.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Beef tips, gravy, comfort food, beef stew, easy dinner, beef recipe, savory gravy
