beef tips with gravy, often served over egg noodles

Mmm, Beef Tips with Gravy — tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, savory brown gravy, often ladled over buttery egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Total comfort food! 🥩🍜

Here’s a classic, homestyle recipe you’ll love:

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🍽️ Beef Tips with Gravy (Over Egg Noodles)

Ingredients

For the beef tips:

• 1 ½ – 2 lbs beef stew meat (or sirloin tips, chuck roast cut into cubes)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 cups beef broth

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)

For the gravy:

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 tbsp butter (or cornstarch slurry: 2 tbsp cornstarch + ¼ cup cold water)

For serving:

• 12 oz egg noodles, cooked

• Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Sear the beef:

   • Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

   • Add beef in batches and brown on all sides (don’t overcrowd). Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté aromatics:

   • In the same pan, add diced onion and cook until softened (about 3–4 minutes).

   • Add minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

3. Deglaze & simmer:

   • Add ½ cup of the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.

   • Return beef to the pan. Add remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1½–2 hours, or until beef is tender. (If using sirloin tips, 45–60 minutes may be enough.)

4. Make the gravy:

   • When beef is tender, remove the lid.

   • Stir in butter and sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring until smooth (or add the cornstarch slurry).

   • Simmer 5–10 minutes until the gravy thickens.

5. Cook noodles:

   • Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with a little butter.

6. Serve:

   • Spoon beef tips and rich brown gravy over egg noodles.

   • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Slow cooker: Brown beef first, then cook everything (except thickener) on LOW 7–8 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs. Thicken before serving.

• Mushroom gravy: Add sliced mushrooms when sautéing the onions.

• Richer flavor: Add a splash of red wine or a teaspoon of beef bouillon.

• Serve alternatives: Great over mashed potatoes, rice, or even biscuits.

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