Beef Tips and Gravy

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Flavorful Comfort: Your New Go-To Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe

This hearty Beef Tips and Gravy brings spoon-tender bites of chuck in a silky, deeply savory sauce. Yet it stays weeknight-friendly with smart steps and reliable timing. Moreover, you’ll master a restaurant-quality braise that feels cozy, generous, and absolutely satisfying over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, rice, or creamy polenta.

Because the method is clear, your gravy develops body without guesswork. Meanwhile, browning in batches lays down fond for flavor. Then a quick stovetop simmer turns humble chuck into luxurious, fall-apart tips with glossy gravy that clings just right. For a comforting side, consider serving warm slices of Easy Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread to mop up every drop.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Beef Tips and Gravy

1. Dry, Season, Then Sear: Pat the beef dry before seasoning so it browns instead of steams; deep color equals deeper flavor.
2. Brown in Batches: Crowding cools the pan. Therefore, sear half the beef at a time to keep the oil shimmering.
3. Build a Roux with the Aromatics: Toasting flour with onions for a minute removes the raw taste and thickens the gravy beautifully.
4. Deglaze Like You Mean It: Scrape every browned bit after adding broth; those bits enrich the sauce and boost savoriness.
5. Simmer, Don’t Boil: A gentle simmer relaxes tough fibers. Consequently, the beef turns tender without drying out.

(For another cozy, gravy-forward dinner, you might also enjoy slow-cooked beef classics like Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak or an economical cut handled right, as in The Best Sirloin Tip Roast.)

Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe

• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
• Servings: 6
• Equipment: Dutch oven or heavy pot with lid, chef’s knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, whisk, measuring cups and spoons

With these tender beef tips, your kitchen becomes a haven of slow-simmered comfort, echoing Sunday-supper vibes without the fuss. If biscuits are calling your name, try fluffy Butter Swim Biscuits for dipping later.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 ½ to 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley (optional)
• Mashed potatoes, polenta, cooked egg noodles, or steamed rice, for serving

(If you enjoy tender budget cuts transformed by gentle heat, you’ll probably love the set-and-forget ease of Crock-Pot Cube Steak as well.)

Directions:

1. Season the Beef: In a small bowl, combine the dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Trim surface fat from the chuck roast, then cut into 1- to 1 ½-inch pieces. Sprinkle the thyme-salt-pepper mixture over the beef and toss to coat evenly.
2. Sear in Batches: Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high until shimmering. Add half the beef in an even layer and sear until well browned on two sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then sear the second batch the same way. Move all browned beef to the plate and keep any juices.
3. Build the Base: Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and diced onion to the pot. Sauté, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits, until the onions soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Toast the Flour: Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour. Stir constantly until it coats the onions, leaves a thin film on the bottom, and smells toasty, about 1 minute. This quick roux step will thicken your future gravy.
5. Deglaze and Combine: Whisk in the beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire. Keep whisking until no flour lumps remain and the liquid looks smooth and slightly glossy. Return the seared beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Bring the mixture to a steady boil.
6. Slow Simmer: Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring every 20 minutes, for 1 hour. Then uncover and continue simmering until the beef is very tender and the gravy has thickened to your liking, 45 minutes to 1 hour more. Skim excess fat if needed.
7. Finish and Serve: Pick the leaves from the parsley and chop if desired. Taste the gravy; adjust salt and pepper. Serve the Beef Tips and Gravy over mashed potatoes, polenta, buttered egg noodles, or steamed rice. Garnish with parsley and enjoy immediately.

Ready to Relish!

Slow-simmered Beef Tips and Gravy rewards a few patient steps with maximum comfort. Because the chuck is well-marbled, it transforms into succulent bites under a cozy lid. Meanwhile, the onions, roux, and broth meld into a velvety gravy that coats every strand of noodle or mound of potatoes. For crowd-pleasing variety on your table, consider pairing this dish with a bright vegetable or a classic casserole like Green Bean Casserole. Still hungry for homestyle mains? Check out a nostalgia-rich favorite: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf.

Why this method works for Beef Tips and Gravy

First, high-heat searing develops the Maillard flavors that define great gravy. Next, a brief roux with the onions adds body without heaviness. Then, the soy sauce deepens savoriness while Worcestershire contributes gentle tang and umami. Finally, a covered-then-uncovered simmer lets collagen dissolve and the sauce reduce naturally. As a result, tenderness arrives right on schedule, and the gravy finishes glossy, rich, and perfectly spoonable.

Make-ahead and storage

You can refrigerate Beef Tips and Gravy for up to 4 days; flavors even improve by tomorrow. Additionally, it freezes well for 2 to 3 months. Reheat gently over medium-low with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce. Because leftovers thicken, that extra liquid brings the texture back to silky.

Serving ideas to stretch the meal

Serve over creamy mashed potatoes for the classic pairing. Or go with buttered egg noodles for a diner-style plate. Alternatively, choose polenta for a luxe, spoonable base. If you prefer something with texture, crisp-edged roasted potatoes do the job. And when you want a quick soup night later in the week, plan ahead with a pot of Boilermaker Tailgate Chili to keep the comfort train rolling.

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