Description

This Best Ever Beef Tips & Gravy recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef stew meat simmered in a rich soy and Worcestershire sauce-based gravy. Perfectly browned beef cubes are slowly cooked with onions and a savory brown gravy mix to create a comforting dish ideal for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. An easy, hearty meal that brings classic comfort to your dinner table.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 packet brown gravy mix
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Sauté Onions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once heated, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Brown the Beef: Add the cubed beef stew meat to the skillet with the onions. Brown the meat on all sides, ensuring a nice golden crust forms to enhance flavor. This should take around 5-7 minutes.
Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything well to combine all the flavors.
Simmer the Beef: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well melded.
Prepare the Gravy: While the beef finishes cooking, mix the packet of brown gravy mix with 1 cup of water in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually stir this into the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes over medium heat until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
Serve: Spoon the beef tips and thickened gravy over your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Notes

For richer flavor, you can marinate the beef in soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Use low sodium soy sauce if you want to control the saltiness.
Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
If a thicker gravy is desired, mix a small amount of cornstarch with water and stir into the gravy, cooking until thickened.