Here’s a classic Beef Tips recipe 🥩—tender, savory, and perfect over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Beef Tips with Gravy
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1½ lbs beef tips or stew meat
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or onion soup mix (optional)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Stovetop
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet; brown beef on all sides.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Pour in broth, Worcestershire, and seasonings.
- Cover and simmer 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry; simmer until gravy thickens.
Slow Cooker
- Add all ingredients except cornstarch.
- Cook LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
- Thicken gravy at the end with cornstarch slurry.
Tips & Variations
- Extra rich: Add mushrooms or a splash of cream at the end.
- Fast version: Use sirloin tips and cook only 20–25 minutes.
- Flavor boost: Add onion soup mix or a splash of red wine.
- Serve with: Rice, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.
If you want, I can give you a creamy mushroom beef tips version or a pressure-cooker recipe.
