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A plate of tender beef tips smothered in brown gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Tender Beef Tips with Gravy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef sirloin or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Method
 

  1. Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Return beef to the pot and stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes or until beef is fork-tender.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  9. Stir the slurry into the pot and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the gravy has thickened.