Description
Beef tips and gravy will make your dinner table sing with comfort and flavor straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Tender beef chunks swimming in rich, silky gravy guarantee smiles and clean plates from everyone around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds beef sirloin
Supporting Aromatics:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Carefully add 2 pounds of beef sirloin pieces, spreading them evenly across the pan to ensure maximum browning.
- Sear the beef for 3-4 minutes, turning each piece to create a rich golden-brown crust on all sides.
- Transfer browned beef to a clean plate, keeping the flavorful pan drippings intact.
- Drop chopped onions and minced garlic into the same skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Return beef pieces back to the skillet, nestling them among the softened onions.
- Pour 1 cup beef broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over the meat, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for 50-60 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a smooth slurry.
- Slowly stream the cornstarch mixture into the simmering liquid, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve the beef tips immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled beef cut like chuck roast for tender, flavorful tips that break down beautifully during slow cooking.
- Brown the meat in batches to ensure a deep, caramelized crust that adds rich flavor to your gravy without steaming the beef.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cornstarch with arrowroot powder or use a gluten-free flour blend to thicken the gravy.
- Serve this comforting dish over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up the delicious, savory gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg