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Beef Tips

Tender beef tips simmered in a rich brown gravy - fall apart fork tender!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 5 minutes
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Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 507kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon cut into smaller pieces
  • 2 pounds lean stew beef or beef tips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup of red wine
  • 2 cups unsalted beef stock
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Hot cooked rice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Add bacon to a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat, cook until crisp, remove from pan, drain and set aside. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan with bacon drippings. Season the beef with salt and pepper, add to a hot pot and sear in batches until browned all over. Once beef is finished searing, remove from the pot, drain on paper towels, and place to the side.
  • Next add chopped onion, stirring until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and only cook for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in flour and stir together and cook for about 2 minutes
  • Add the red wine to deglaze the pan scraping up all the little browned bits.
  • Pour in the beef stock, and soy sauce then stir and whisk until everything is smooth. Add back in bacon if you would like for the additional flavor.
  • Add thyme sprigs then bring the braising liquid to a boil.
  • Once boiling, return beef tips to liquid, cover with top and place in the oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until beef tips are completely tender (easily separated with a fork) and the liquid has thickened into a gravy.
  • Serve with hot rice and enjoy.

Notes

Tips for making the best beef tips and gravy in the oven

  1. Sear in Batches: Resist the urge to crowd the pot! Searing the beef in batches ensures that each piece gets a beautiful brown crust. This process locks in the juices and flavors.
  2. Use a High-Quality, Lean Cut of Beef: Although this recipe is budget-friendly, the quality of your beef will directly influence the taste and tenderness of your final dish. Opt for a fresh, lean cut to make sure that the beef tips are soft and free from excessive fat.
  3. Trust the Cooking Time: While it might be tempting to shorten the oven time, patience is key here. Allowing the beef to cook slowly ensures it absorbs all the flavors and becomes incredibly tender.
  4. Keep an Eye on the Liquid: As the beef tips simmer, some of the liquid will naturally evaporate. Check occasionally to ensure the beef remains mostly submerged in the braising liquid. If it's reducing too quickly, you can add a bit more beef stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1287mg | Potassium: 1169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 6mg