Description
Beef tips and gravy is a comforting classic that warms hearts and homes with its rich aroma and savory flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this dish features tender beef tips simmered in a luscious gravy, making every bite a delightful experience. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to impress your loved ones and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tips (sirloin or chuck)
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or herbs of choice)
- 1 cup sliced carrots or mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cubing the beef tips into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef tips until brown on all sides, then remove from skillet.
- Add onions and garlic to the same skillet; cook until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Gradually add beef broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return beef tips to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and thyme, then let everything simmer on low for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize your dish by adding vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for added flavor and nutrition. For deeper flavors, allow the dish to simmer longer on low heat.