Description
Tender beef tips simmered in a savory, rich gravy—comfort food at its best, perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs (≈900 g) beef tenderloin tips or stew meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) red wine or extra beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (to finish)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat beef tips dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear beef in batches until browned all over, about 3–4 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium; add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to cook for 1 minute. It should become lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and red wine, scraping browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in Worcestershire, Dijon (if using), and thyme.
- Return beef tips and any collected juices to the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until beef is tender.
- Uncover, stir in butter until melted and the gravy thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Use flour dredge instead of sprinkling for a thicker gravy.
- Substitute mushrooms for onion if preferred.
- Low-sodium broth helps control salt level.
- For a slow-cooker version, sear meat and onions, then transfer to slow cooker with liquids and cook on Low for 6–7 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup beef + gravy (≈250 g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg