Description
This Best Ever Beef Tips & Gravy recipe is a comforting classic featuring tender cubed beef simmered slowly in a savory soy and Worcestershire sauce-based gravy. Perfectly sautéed onions and a rich brown gravy mix combine to create a flavorful and hearty dish ideal for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. This easy-to-make recipe yields a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
Liquids and Sauces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Mixes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, releasing its sweetness and aroma into the oil.
- Brown Beef: Add the cubed beef stew meat to the skillet with the onions. Brown the beef on all sides, which helps to seal in the juices and develop rich flavor.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and then sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything well to combine and coat the beef evenly with the seasonings.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours. This slow simmering will tenderize the beef and meld the flavors beautifully.
- Prepare and Add Gravy: In a bowl, mix the brown gravy packet with one cup of water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the skillet and cook until the gravy thickens, coating the beef tips lavishly.
- Serve: Spoon the beef tips and rich gravy over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the beef in soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce for 1 hour before cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or a Dutch oven for even cooking and better heat retention.
- If you prefer thicker gravy, mix an additional brown gravy packet with water and add gradually.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well.
