Beef Tips and Gravy
Beef tips and gravy is a classic comfort food featuring tender beef simmered in a rich and flavorful gravy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef tips (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups no-sodium beef broth (divided)
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons beef better than bouillon (or 2 beef bouillon cubes)
- 2.87 oz reduced sodium brown gravy packets
Instructions
Preparation
- Season beef tips with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cooking
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Sear seasoned beef tips on both sides.
- Reduce heat to low, then add the onion and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until the onion is tender.
- Add 1 cup of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bouillon, stirring to combine. Cover loosely with a lid.
- Continue cooking beef tips over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 hours until fork tender. Add a little more beef broth while cooking if needed.
- Right before serving, whisk to combine the gravy packets with 1 cup of low-sodium beef broth. Pour the gravy mixture into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Raise the heat to medium and bring the gravy to a simmer, cooking for about 2 to 4 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.
- Taste your gravy to ensure it is well seasoned, then remove from heat and serve as desired (over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles).
Notes
For extra flavor, let the beef tips marinate in the seasoning for a couple of hours before cooking. If you prefer a thicker gravy, use less broth or add a bit of cornstarch mixed with water. Experiment with adding mushrooms or bell peppers for added texture and flavor. To store, let cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.