Beef Tips and Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Beef Tips and Gravy
Description
In Beef Tips and Gravy, beef chuck is seasoned and browned in batches to seal in juices. Onions are then softened in the pot before adding beef broth, condensed onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf to create a savory braising liquid. The mixture simmers for 1½ to 2 hours until the beef becomes fork-tender. To achieve a gravy consistency, a cornstarch and water slurry is gradually stirred in, thickening the sauce around the beef pieces.
The resulting dish offers a comforting combination of tender beef and flavorful gravy. It is commonly served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta noodles to absorb the sauce. The recipe includes options for garnishing with fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Leftovers can be refrigerated tightly covered for up to four days and reheated gently either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed or stew meat
- 10.5 ounces beef broth
- 10.5 ounces French Onion Soup or condensed onion soup, condensed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley for garnish, optional, chopped, fresh
To Thicken Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Trim any fat from the beef and toss with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in large pot or Dutch oven. Add the seasoned beef and cook in small batches until browned. Transfer the beef to a bowl and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the beef, broth, condensed onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until beef is fork tender.
- To thicken the gravy, combine cornstarch with ⅓ cup cold water. Pour into the beef mixture a little at a time while stirring until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Discard bay leaf and serve over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use canned condensed French onion soup found in the soup aisle to keep this recipe accessible.
- Serve the beef tips over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta noodles to complement the gravy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator and reheat until hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 448 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1327mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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