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Beef Tips and Gravy

A classic comfort meal, this Beef Tips and Gravy cooks pieces of beef in a homemade gravy until it is super tender and flavorful. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles for the perfect Sunday supper that the whole family will go crazy over.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless beef chuck
  • kosher salt
  • ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil divided
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks of celery diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups beef stock*
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • 3 stems of Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons minced Italian parsley

Instructions

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  1. Cut the beef chuck into small strips, about 1 to 2-inches in length and 1/4-inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Add half of the beef and cook, turning halfway through, until browned on both sides, 5-6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the skillet into a bowl, then sear the remaining half of the beef.
  3. Decrease the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion and cook until it starts to soften, then add the celery and carrot and continue to cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the tomato paste.
  4. Add the flour and stir through, until no dry flour remains.
  5. Slowly start whisking in the beef stock. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly and scraping up all of the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Return the beef to the skillet, along with any juices that have accumulated. Add the bay leaf, thyme, and stems of parsley. Put a lid on the skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the beef is tender, 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours. If needed, cook uncovered the last half hour to get to your desired thickness.
  7. Discard the bay leaf, thyme and parsley stems.
  8. Stir in the red wine vinegar and minced parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Very slightly adapted from Not Your Mother’s Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook
  • Very slightly adapted from Not Your Mother’s Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook
  • *I usually just have beef broth on hand, but did specifically buy beef stock for this recipe. You could probably still use beef broth, but I liked the extra richness the stock brings.
  • *I usually just have beef broth on hand, but did specifically buy beef stock for this recipe. You could probably still use beef broth, but I liked the extra richness the stock brings.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 520mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.