Heart-Healthy Braised Beef Tips
Enjoy a comforting, guilt-free indulgence with our Heart-Healthy Braised Beef Tips, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This recipe features lean beef sirloin tips, perfectly seared and slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of low-sodium beef broth, garlic, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. Loaded with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, it’s both nutritious and satisfying. The optional splash of red wine adds a gourmet touch, while the extended braising time ensures tender meat infused with rich, savory flavors. Sprinkled with fresh parsley and served over whole grains, this dish is a wholesome, heart-smart option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect for cozy dinners and meal prepping, it combines easy preparation with an irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean beef sirloin tips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrot, sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 500 milliliters low-sodium beef broth
- 120 milliliters red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt substitute
Instructions
Pat the beef sirloin tips dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt substitute and black pepper.
In a large Dutch oven or a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef tips and sear until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the beef tips from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Return the beef tips to the pot. Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and red wine (if using). Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it braise for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The beef should be very tender, and the flavors well incorporated into a rich broth.
After an hour, remove the cover and let simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken slightly.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with the salt substitute and black pepper, if necessary.
Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve the braised beef tips over a bed of whole grain rice or quinoa for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 748 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 138.5 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 4741 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
