Beef Tips and Rice with Brown Gravy
A cozy and filling meal made with tender beef tips in a rich gravy served over fluffy rice, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 pounds beef (sirloin or chuck), cut into 1 inch pieces Sirloin cooks quicker; chuck is more tender after longer cooking.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter Used for browning the beef.
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 2 tablespoons water (slurry), or 2 tablespoons flour Used for thickening the gravy.
- Optional: mushrooms, a splash of cream, or a pinch of thyme Add to enhance flavor.
- Cooked rice for serving Basmati or jasmine rice pairs well.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer, browning for a few minutes on each side.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it starts to soften, then add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add onion powder and garlic powder; taste and adjust salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, about 25-35 minutes for sirloin or 60-90 minutes for chuck.
- To thicken the gravy, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir it into the simmering sauce. Let it bubble for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.
- Serve the beef and gravy over hot cooked rice, adding extra broth if desired.
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Note
This meal is perfect for leftovers and can be reheated. Pair with simple, fresh sides to balance the rich flavors.