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Easy Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe

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This Easy Beef Tips and Gravy recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef cubes simmered in a rich and hearty mushroom gravy. Perfect for a comforting dinner, the beef is browned to lock in flavor and slowly cooked in a blend of beef broth, wine, and savory seasoning mixes, resulting in a luscious gravy that pairs beautifully with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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Beef

  • 2 pounds beef tips (or stewing beef), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Gravy Mixture

  • 3 cups beef broth
  • ⅓ cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 ounces brown gravy mix (approximately 2 packets, adjust to taste)
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix (1 packet)
  • 1 ounce onion soup mix (1 packet)
  • 21–26 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (2 small cans or 1 large can)

Garnish

  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Cut the beef tips into 1-inch cubes ensuring uniform size for even cooking. This step helps the beef cook tender and juicy.
  2. Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, then remove from the pot. Repeat with the remaining beef. Browning develops deep flavor and seals in juices.
  3. Mix the Gravy Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine beef broth, red wine if using, brown gravy mix, au jus gravy mix, and onion soup mix. Stir until the dry mixes are well incorporated into the liquids.
  4. Combine and Stir: Return all browned beef to the Dutch oven. Add the broth mixture and condensed cream of mushroom soup to the pot and stir well to combine. The mixture may appear slightly lumpy at this stage but will smooth out during cooking.
  5. Simmer the Beef: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the gravy has thickened and flavors have melded beautifully.
  6. Serve: Spoon the beef tips and gravy over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a touch of freshness and color.

Notes

  • Browning the beef in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures proper caramelization.
  • Red wine is optional but adds depth and richness to the gravy.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes to reduce liquid.
  • This dish reheats well and often tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop.
  • Leftover beef tips can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Keywords: beef tips, beef tips and gravy, comfort food, beef stew, mushroom gravy, easy dinner, stovetop beef recipe

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