Description
A comforting dish featuring tender beef tips simmered in a rich gravy, perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef (chuck roast, top and bottom round, or steak), cut into 1–1.5-inch tips
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth (use low-sodium if desired)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the beef tips generously with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet in a single layer and brown on all sides — about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Remove the browned beef and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and mushrooms. Cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour if using, and cook for 1 minute. (If using cornstarch, don’t add now.)
- Add the beef back to the skillet along with the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape any fond from the pan into the liquid.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Browning in batches prevents steaming and builds better fond for the gravy. For glossy, restaurant-style gravy, finish with a small knob of butter whisked in just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 100mg