Melt In Your Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy – Tender, Juicy & Packed with Flavor!
These beef tips are slow-simmered until fork-tender, coated in a savory mushroom gravy that soaks perfectly into mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Every bite melts like butter in your mouth — hearty, satisfying, and full of comforting goodness.
This dish brings back memories of chilly nights at home, when mom would have it bubbling away on the stove. The aroma of mushrooms and garlic filling the kitchen was enough to make us all hover around the table. It’s one of those timeless recipes that never fails to impress.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp flour (or cornstarch slurry for gluten-free)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add beef tips and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions and mushrooms until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Return beef to the pan. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour with ¼ cup water, then stir into the pan to thicken the gravy. Cook for another 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Serves 6)
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Sugar | 2 g |
Printable Recipe Summary
| Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy | |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Beef tips, mushrooms, garlic, onion, broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme |
| Instructions | Sear beef, sauté veggies, simmer in broth, thicken gravy, and serve warm |
FAQs
Q: Can I use a slow cooker?
Yes! After searing the beef, add everything (except the flour) to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–8 hours. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry near the end.
Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
Absolutely. Let it cool completely and store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Q: What cuts of beef work best?
Sirloin, chuck, or stew meat are great choices. The long simmer time makes even tougher cuts tender.
Q: How do I prevent the gravy from getting lumpy?
Whisk the flour or cornstarch well in cool water before adding to the pot, and stir constantly as it thickens.
