Beef Tips & Gravy recipe

Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for beef tips and gravy:

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1.5 pounds of beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups of beef broth
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: mushrooms, sliced (about 1 cup)
• Optional: fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor

Instructions:

1. Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the beef pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Remove the browned beef from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. If you’re using mushrooms, add them to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and become tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the flour over the onion (and mushrooms if using) and garlic mixture, stirring constantly to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
8. Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
9. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the browned beef back into the skillet.
10. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for about 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more beef broth to thin it out.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
12. Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Enjoy your homemade beef tips and gravy!