Southern Rice and Gravy Recipe

A bowl of Southern rice and gravy served on the table with a spoon and napkin.

4.86 from 7 votes

Southern Rice and Gravy Recipe

Juicy, tender, beef tips are cooked up for the best Southern comfort food meals, Rice and Gravy. It's great for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Dutch Oven

Ingredients

1 ¼ -1 ½ pounds top sirloin cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion diced
½ cup bell pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

Remove beef from fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
In large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add in half of the pieces of beef. Sear for about 1 minute, then turn on another side and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, getting deep brown color on the beef. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
Add ½ tablespoon oil to pan repeat with remaining beef tips.
Once the second batch is seared off, take it out of the pan and set aside with the rest of the beef, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once it begins to foam, add onions, bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until almost tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for an additional minute.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables. Using a wooden spoon, stir to make sure flour is fully hydrated and coating the vegetables.
Slowly pour in beef broth, about half cup at a time, scraping the bottom to release the brown bits and stirring constantly to keep the gravy smooth. Do not add broth all at once.
Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Add beef tips and any juices. Add Worcestershire sauce and reduce heat to a simmer, allowing beef to finish cooking and gravy to thicken, about 40-50 minutes.
Stir in parsley and serve over cooked rice.

Notes

How to Store & Reheat

Store in an airtight container after cooling and place it in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through. If the gravy thickens too much when stored you can add a bit more broth during reheating.

How long will rice and gravy last in the fridge?

When stored properly it will last up to four days.

Can I freeze sirloin beef tips and gravy?

Yep. Place them in a freezer-safe container and store it for up to three months. Thaw them out in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Nutrition notes: Calculated on the beef and gravy only.

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