Simple Beef Tips and Gravy
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Simple Beef Tips and Gravy, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals. Tender bites of beef stew meat, lightly dredged in flour and browned to perfection, are simmered in a rich, savory gravy infused with the robust flavors of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sautéed onions. This one-pan wonder is thickened to velvety perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, making it irresistibly smooth and satisfying. Ready in under an hour, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or fluffy white rice. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, it’s an effortless way to bring restaurant-quality comfort food to your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (or sirloin tips, cubed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper.
Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl and lightly dredge the beef cubes in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Set browned beef aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
Return the browned beef to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the beef mixture to thicken the gravy.
Continue cooking uncovered for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1089 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*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.
