Description
Hearty beef tips nestled in rich mushroom gravy create a comforting classic that delivers pure satisfaction. Robust beef pieces simmered in savory sauce make an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) sirloin beef tips
- 8 oz (227 g) sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 white onion
- 1½ to 2 cups (355 to 475 ml) beef stock
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) butter
- ½ cup (118 ml) sliced pepperoncinis
- 2 tbsps (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps (16 g) cornstarch
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) water
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Seasoning: Generously coat beef tips with salt, black pepper, and all-purpose flour, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Searing: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, browning beef tips in batches until a golden crust forms on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Flavor Building: Remove browned beef, then sauté diced onions in the same skillet, lifting caramelized bits from the pan bottom to intensify the dish’s richness.
- Combining Ingredients: Transfer seared beef and onions to a slow cooker or pressure cooker, adding sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, beef bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, pepperoncinis, and beef stock.
- Cooking Process: For slow cooker, simmer on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. In a pressure cooker, seal and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, followed by a 10-minute natural steam release.
- Gravy Finalization: Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then blend into the cooking liquid to develop a smooth, luxurious gravy.
- Serving: Allow the dish to rest briefly, then serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, letting the harmonized flavors shine through.
Notes
- Seasoning Secret: Thoroughly coat beef tips with flour to create a protective layer that locks in moisture and develops a golden, crispy exterior during searing.
- Searing Pro Tip: Brown meat in batches to prevent overcrowding, ensuring each piece develops a rich, caramelized crust that boosts overall flavor intensity.
- Cooking Method Flexibility: Choose between slow cooker (6-7 hours low, 3-4 hours high) or pressure cooker (35 minutes high pressure) based on your time and kitchen equipment.
- Gravy Perfection: Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry, preventing lumps and guaranteeing a silky, restaurant-quality sauce that clings beautifully to the tender beef tips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg