Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe
Tender beef tips simmered in a rich brown gravy, perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. A cozy, comforting dinner made easy on the stove or in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
For the Beef Tips
- 1½ lbs sirloin tips
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ cup cold water
Instructions
- Cut the sirloin into bite-sized cubes and pat dry. Mix all beef seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Toss beef with seasoning, then with flour to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches for 30–45 seconds per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Deglaze the pan using broth, scraping up the browned bits. Let reduce by half. Lower heat, add butter and onions, cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Add beef broth, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Whisk cornstarch with cold water and stir into the pan to thicken.
- Return seared beef and juices to the skillet. Simmer on low, partially covered, for 10–15 minutes until tender.
- Crock Pot Option: After searing beef and making gravy, transfer to slow cooker. Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 3–4 hours. Stir in slurry at the end to thicken.
Notes
- Use sirloin or tenderloin for tender results.
- Always sear your meat and deglaze the skillet for maximum flavor.
- You can make the seasoning mix ahead of time and adjust gravy thickness with more broth or slurry as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 40gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 931mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 5mg
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