BEST Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tips, cubed chuck, or stew meat (cut into 1”-1.5” cubes)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth (divided)
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 1 medium onion (finely diced, about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Diced fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   To a large mixing bowl, add the beef...: To a large mixing bowl, add the beef cubes. Pat thoroughly with a paper towel until the beef cubes are dry. Sprinkle the beef with salt, pepper, rosemary, onion, and garlic powder. Use a wooden spatula to stir to evenly coat the beef. Sprinkle the flour over the seasoned beef cubes, and toss to evenly coat the beef in the flour. (You may need to break some of the pieces of beef. They tend to stick together and you want to make sure all the sides of the cubes are coated.)

2. 2

   Heat a large lidded Dutch oven over medium-high...: Heat a large lidded Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add in the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pot. Once the oil is hot, add in the beef and cook for about 1-2 minutes before moving it around. Continue to sear on all sides until golden brown. Remove the browned beef pieces from the pot and transfer to a clean plate.

3. 3

   Slowly pour in 1/4 cup of the beef...: Slowly pour in 1/4 cup of the beef broth while using the wooden spoon to gently scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze it. Once the bottom of the pot is clean and the broth has reduced, turn the heat down to medium.

4. 4

   Add in the butter and let it melt....: Add in the butter and let it melt. Once melted, add the onions. Saute until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). Add in the garlic and dried parsley and mix. Saute until aromatic (about 1 minute).

5. 5

   Sprinkle in the flour and mix with the...: Sprinkle in the flour and mix with the melted butter, creating a roux. Cook the roux, while stirring frequently, until it’s a dark golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). (Cooking the roux removes the raw flour taste and creates a much deeper flavor.)

6. 6

   Slowly pour the remaining 2 cups of beef...: Slowly pour the remaining 2 cups of beef broth into the roux while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until there are no more clumps of flour and the liquid and roux have fully and evenly combined. Add the beef tips and any juices on the plate back to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small crack to allow steam to escape, and turn heat down to medium-low. Simmer until fork tender, about 25-30 minutes.

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   While the beef is simmering, prepare your mashed...: While the beef is simmering, prepare your mashed potatoes. Serve beef tips and gravy with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!