Best Beef Tips with Gravy
Tender beef tips are seared until browned, then slowly simmered in a rich homemade gravy made with onions, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. This comforting one-pan meal is perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for an easy family dinner.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
- Large skillet (if not using Dutch oven)
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef tips cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat the beef tips dry with paper towels and season with the salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef tips in batches and brown them on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same pot.
- Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Return the browned beef and any juices to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Let the beef rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Protein: 37 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg
- Sodium: 645 mg
- Potassium: 785 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Vitamin A: 220 IU
- Vitamin C: 5 mg
- Calcium: 48 mg
- Iron: 4.5 mg
