Beef Tips and Gravy is a hearty, tender, and savory dish made with slow-simmered beef chunks smothered in rich brown gravy. It’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
🥘 Beef Tips and Gravy (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
🍽️ Serves: 4–6
⏱️ Time:
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Stovetop: ~1.5 hours
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Slow Cooker: 6–8 hours on LOW
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized chunks
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups beef broth
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for umami)
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
🔥 Stovetop Instructions:
1. Sear the beef:
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Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Brown beef in batches for 3–4 minutes until seared. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
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Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics:
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In the same pot, add onion and cook until soft (about 5 min).
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Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Simmer:
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Return beef to the pot.
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Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
4. Thicken the gravy:
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Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl.
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Slowly stir into simmering beef mixture.
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Cook uncovered, stirring, for 5–10 minutes until gravy thickens.
🐢 Slow Cooker Version:
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Brown beef and onions (optional but boosts flavor).
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Transfer to slow cooker. Add broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, garlic, and seasonings.
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Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until beef is very tender.
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In the last 30 minutes, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook uncovered until thickened.
🍽️ Serve Over:
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Mashed potatoes (classic!)
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White rice
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Buttered egg noodles
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Cauliflower mash (for low-carb)
🧊 Storage:
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Fridge: Up to 4 days
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Freezer: Up to 3 months
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Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave
💡 Optional Add-ins:
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Sautéed mushrooms
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Green peas (add at the end)
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A splash of red wine for deeper flavor
Want a pressure cooker version, or to make this gluten-free or dairy-free? I can help with that too!
