Description
Hearty beef tips and gravy showcase rich, tender meat simmered in a luxurious brown sauce that elevates classic comfort cooking. Slow-cooked with aromatic seasonings and served over fluffy mashed potatoes, you’ll savor each delectable bite of this soul-warming classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) cubed chuck or stew meat
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 10 ½ ounces (296 milliliters) beef broth
- 10 ½ ounces (296 milliliters) French onion soup condensed
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) cornstarch
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) water
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by patting it dry with paper towels and seasoning generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully sear the beef in small batches to achieve a rich golden-brown crust, ensuring each piece is evenly caramelized.
- Transfer the perfectly browned beef pieces to a clean plate, allowing them to rest while maintaining their juicy interior.
- Reduce the skillet’s heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil. Gently sauté the finely chopped onions until they become translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aromatic qualities.
- Reintroduce the seared beef to the skillet, creating a flavorful base. Pour in the beef broth, French onion soup, and Worcestershire sauce, then add the bay leaf to enhance the depth of flavor.
- Bring the liquid to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and let the beef slow-cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and absorb the rich, complex sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of cold water until completely smooth, creating a perfect thickening slurry.
- Gradually incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously until the gravy reaches your desired consistency and glossy appearance.
- Taste and refine the seasoning, adding additional salt and black pepper as needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf to prevent any bitter undertones.
- Serve the succulent beef tips and luxurious gravy over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or al dente pasta noodles for a comforting, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Freezes wonderfully for up to 3 months, making it perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
- Pair with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or wide egg noodles to soak up the luxurious gravy.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld and develop.
- This one-pot wonder delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup and preparation time.
- Cornstarch creates a silky, restaurant-quality gravy without lumps when mixed carefully with cold water.
- Worcestershire sauce brings a tangy, umami element that enhances the meat’s natural savoriness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg