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If you’re craving a comforting, hearty meal, these slow-simmered beef tips are the perfect choice. Tender chunks of beef are seared until golden, then gently cooked in a rich, flavorful brown gravy infused with onions, mushrooms, garlic, and savory seasonings. Serve this classic comfort dish over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy rice for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef sirloin tips or stew beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season evenly with the salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the beef until browned on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
- In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and sliced mushrooms. Continue cooking until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to caramelize.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Return the browned beef to the pan and stir to coat it in the gravy.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef becomes fork-tender and the gravy thickens into a rich, velvety sauce.
- Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these tender beef tips over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, steamed white rice, or even alongside warm biscuits to soak up every bit of the delicious gravy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 6 servings
Approximate Calories: 465 per serving