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Tender Savory Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe Perfect for Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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A comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender beef tips simmered in rich gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs stew beef or sirloin tips, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef tips dry with paper towels. Toss them in flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 4-5 minutes per batch, until a deep golden crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the pan and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour into the pan and stir constantly to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden but not burnt.
  5. Slowly whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return beef to the pan, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is tender and gravy thickens. Add broth or water if gravy thickens too much.
  7. While beef simmers, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
  8. Mash potatoes with 3 tablespoons butter and milk until creamy and smooth. Season with salt to taste.
  9. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into the gravy for richness. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  10. Serve hot beef tips and gravy ladled over creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan when browning beef to avoid steaming. Use room temperature beef for better browning. Whisk flour into fat to avoid lumps in gravy. Simmer gently to tenderize beef without drying it out. Adjust gravy thickness by adding broth or flour slurry as needed. For gluten-free gravy, substitute flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Use dairy-free milk and butter substitutes for a dairy-free version.

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Keywords: beef tips, gravy, mashed potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, savory beef, weeknight meal

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