Description
Beef Tips with Gravy brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Tender meat simmered in rich sauce makes this classic dish a family favorite that’ll warm your heart with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips
Aromatic Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- ¾ cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place 1.5 pounds beef tips into the hot pan, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Brown meat for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms.
- Transfer browned beef to a plate, leaving delicious drippings in the skillet. Dice 1 whole onion and add to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent and soft.
- Mince 3-4 garlic cloves and sprinkle them into the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Dust 2 tablespoons flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir continuously for 1 minute to create a smooth roux that will thicken your gravy.
- Pour 2 cups beef broth slowly into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Add 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
- Return beef tips to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered at 200°F for 45-60 minutes until meat becomes fork-tender.
- During the last 10 minutes of cooking, sprinkle fresh thyme or rosemary into the gravy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat and let the beef tips rest for 5 minutes before serving. The gravy will continue to thicken slightly during this time.
Notes
- Check the beef for consistent sizing when cutting to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Brown the meat in batches to develop a deep, rich flavor without overcrowding the pan.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control the salt level in your gravy, allowing you to season precisely.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder when making the roux.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg