Description
Beef tips with gravy is a delightful dish featuring tender pieces of beef cooked in a rich, savory gravy, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Beef Tips: 1.5 lbs of beef tips, such as sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons for searing the beef.
- Onion: 1 medium onion, chopped.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Beef Broth: 2 cups.
- Worcestershire Sauce: 2 tablespoons.
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 tablespoons.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons.
- Salt and Pepper: to taste.
- Fresh Herbs: Chopped parsley or thyme for garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In the same skillet, cook chopped onion until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps, then add Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Return the seared beef to the skillet, stir to coat in gravy, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in butter until melted, adjust seasoning, and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Choose high-quality beef for the best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while searing the beef.
- Whisk continuously when adding broth to prevent lumps.
- For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with water and add to the simmering gravy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef tips, gravy, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe