Perfect Beef Tips Recipe
A delicious and hearty dish featuring tender beef tips cooked in a rich gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350kcal
Cost $15
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Dutch Oven
- Meat Thermometer
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Beef Tips
- 1-2 pounds beef tips sirloin, chuck roast, or tenderloin
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- to taste salt and pepper
Optional Additions
- as needed mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup red wine optional
- as desired fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season beef tips with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Return beef to the skillet, add remaining broth, and simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the sauce with a slurry of flour or cornstarch mixed with water before serving.
Notes
For a creamier version, replace 1 cup of beef broth with heavy cream or sour cream. Optionally, marinate the beef tips for added tenderness and flavor.