Beef Tips in Rich Gravy Served Over Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This classic Beef Tips recipe features tender seared beef simmered in a savory broth enriched with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a rich brown gravy. Perfect over mashed potatoes, it’s a comforting and hearty dish ideal for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef & Broth
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 pounds beef tips
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Thickening Agent
- 1 (0.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until it becomes translucent and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the teaspoon of garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma.
- Remove Onions and Garlic: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked onions and garlic to a bowl and set aside.
- Sear the Beef: Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Working in batches if necessary, sear the beef tips for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side to brown the exterior, but do not cook through.
- Combine Ingredients: Return all the beef tips along with the reserved onions and garlic to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Simmer Beef: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and let the beef simmer gently for about 25 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of tenderness. Thicker pieces may require longer cooking time.
- Prepare Gravy: Once the beef is tender, carefully remove about ½ cup of the cooking liquid into a separate bowl. Stir in the dry brown gravy mix until smooth.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour the prepared gravy mixture back into the pot with the beef. Bring to a boil again, stirring regularly until the sauce thickens to a rich consistency.
- Serve: Serve the beef tips hot over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary while simmering.
- Adjust the simmering time according to the size of your beef chunks to ensure tenderness.
- You can substitute the beef tips with stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces if preferred.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a green salad for a complete meal.
- This recipe can be doubled and freezes well for future meals.
Keywords: Beef tips, brown gravy, savory beef stew, comfort food, easy beef recipe, stovetop beef tips, beef with gravy
