Description
Succulent beef tips swim in rich mushroom gravy, creating a comforting classic that promises pure culinary bliss. Hearty flavors and tender meat invite warm memories of home-cooked goodness you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds sirloin beef tips (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Gently coat the beef tips with a blend of salt, pepper, and flour, ensuring an even, light dusting that will create a delectable crust during searing.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high temperature, allowing it to melt and develop a golden hue.
- Introduce the flour-coated beef to the hot skillet in small batches, searing each piece until a rich, caramelized exterior forms. Transfer the browned morsels to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, sauté diced onions for approximately two minutes, skillfully lifting the flavorful browned bits from the pan’s surface.
- For slow cooker preparation, consolidate the seared beef, onions, and remaining ingredients: mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and beef stock.
- Slow cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours, allowing the beef to become incredibly tender and infused with layered flavors.
- Thirty minutes prior to serving, incorporate a cornstarch slurry to transform the cooking liquid into a luxurious, velvety gravy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- For instant pot method, follow similar initial steps of searing and layering ingredients, then seal and pressure cook on the meat/stew setting for 35 minutes.
- After cooking, permit a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then activate the sauté mode to integrate the cornstarch slurry and develop a rich, glossy gravy.
- Let the dish rest momentarily, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Present the succulent beef tips and mushroom gravy atop creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or tender egg noodles for a comforting, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Enhance meat tenderness by choosing chuck roast or sirloin with good marbling for maximum flavor and softness.
- Prevent tough meat by searing at high temperature quickly, which locks in juices and creates delicious caramelized exterior.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting pepperoncini quantity or replacing with mild pickled jalapeños for personalized spice experience.
- Transform recipe for dietary needs by substituting beef with portobello mushrooms for vegetarian version or using lean beef cuts for lower-fat option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (slow cooker on low) or 3-4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg