Here’s a comforting, classic recipe for beef tips in a rich mushroom gravy—tender chunks of beef simmered slowly in a deep, savory sauce.
🥩 Beef Tips in Rich Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, adds depth)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- Optional: ¼ cup cream for extra richness
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Sear the beef
Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches (don’t overcrowd) and brown well on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Build the base
In the same pan, sauté onions until soft (about 3–4 minutes). Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
3. Cook the mushrooms
Add mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and start to brown—this is key for deep flavor.
4. Deglaze and simmer
Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, paprika, and thyme. Scrape up browned bits from the pan. Return beef to the pan.
5. Slow cook
Cover and simmer on low for 45–60 minutes (or until beef is tender). Stir occasionally.
6. Thicken the gravy
Mix flour (or cornstarch) with water to make a slurry. Stir into the pan and simmer until the gravy thickens.
7. Finish
Optional: stir in cream for a richer texture. Adjust salt and pepper.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve over:
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice
- Egg noodles
- Toast or crusty bread
💡 Tips
- For ultra-tender beef, cook longer on low heat (even up to 90 minutes).
- A splash of red wine added with the broth deepens the flavor.
- Use a slow cooker: cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
If you want, I can give you a quick 30-minute version or a restaurant-style creamy version.