Ah yes—Beef Tips and Gravy is classic comfort food: tender beef in a rich, savory gravy. You can make it on the stove, in a slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Here’s an easy, foolproof method:
Beef Tips and Gravy
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 lbs beef sirloin tips or stew meat
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- Optional: 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: mushrooms, sliced
Instructions (Stovetop Version)
- Season & Brown the Beef
- Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef on all sides (do in batches if needed). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pan, add onion (and mushrooms if using) and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Make the Gravy
- Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stir 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw taste.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Scrape up browned bits from the pan—they’re full of flavor.
- Simmer Beef
- Return beef to the pan.
- Add thyme/rosemary if using.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1–1.5 hours until beef is tender and gravy thickened.
- Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
- Serve
- Over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Browning the beef is key—it makes the gravy rich.
- If you want faster cooking, use a slow cooker: brown beef, put everything in slow cooker, cook 6–7 hours on low.
- For thicker gravy, mix 1–2 tsp cornstarch with a little cold water and stir in at the end, cooking 2–3 minutes until thick.
If you want, I can give a “10-minute prep, slow-cooker beef tips and gravy” recipe that’s basically dump-and-go, super tender, and restaurant-style delicious.
Do you want me to do that?
