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Easy Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe

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This Easy Beef Tips and Gravy recipe features tender, flavorful beef cubes simmered in a rich, savory mushroom gravy. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this dish pairs wonderfully with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes and is simple to prepare using common pantry ingredients and a stovetop method.

Ingredients

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Beef and Oil

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

Liquids and Broth

  • 3 cups beef broth
  • ⅓ cup red wine (optional)

Seasoning and Gravy Mixes

  • 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)

Cream Soup

  • 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 into 1-inch cubes, ensuring even-sized pieces for uniform cooking and tenderness.
  2. Brown the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add about half of the beef, allowing it to brown well on all sides. Remove the browned beef and repeat with the remaining beef. Return all browned beef pieces to the pot.
  3. Mix the broth and seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the 3 cups of beef broth, ⅓ cup red wine if using, and stir in the packets of brown gravy mix, au jus gravy mix, and onion soup mix until well blended.
  4. Add mixtures to pot: Pour the broth and seasoning mixture into the Dutch oven containing the beef. Add the condensed cream of mushroom soup and stir gently to combine. The mixture may be a bit lumpy but will smooth out as it cooks.
  5. Simmer the beef tips: Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and let cook for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the gravy has thickened.
  6. Serve: Spoon the beef tips and gravy over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired for a pop of color and freshness.

Notes

  • Red wine is optional and can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy, cook uncovered during the last 15 minutes to reduce liquid.
  • For an even richer flavor, deglaze the pot with the red wine after browning the beef before adding the broth mixture.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Beef tips can be substituted with stew meat if needed.

Keywords: beef tips, mushroom gravy, brown gravy, beef stew, comfort food, easy dinner, stovetop beef, creamy mushroom sauce

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