Description
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef Tips in Gravy is a hearty, savory comfort dish featuring tender slow-simmered beef cooked in a rich, flavorful brown gravy—perfect over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for richness)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season beef tips with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches for best flavor. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce (if using), thyme, paprika, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Return beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add to pot and stir until gravy thickens.
- Simmer 2–3 more minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For even richer gravy, add 1/4 cup red wine while simmering.
- Cooking low and slow ensures the beef becomes incredibly tender.
- Use sirloin for the quickest tender results; stew meat may need a bit more time.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and the flavors intensify.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Simmering
- Cuisine: American