HOW TO MAKE BEEF TIPS WITH GRAVY
Do you have a soft spot in your heart for tender beef tips and gravy? They can be prepared quickly using either an Instant Pot or a slow cooker (beef tips in gravy crockpot style). Both sets of instructions are also included below for your convenience. No matter how it is cooked, the meat is incredibly tender to the point that it practically melts in your mouth, and the gravy has an incredible depth of flavor. A delicious dinner option, this dish goes well with rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
You can make a delicious meal out of tender beef tips with gravy that taste good the first night, and you can reheat the leftovers for when you have guests over later. This dish is the epitome of home cooking, with tender chunks of beef braised in a flavorful brown gravy. It is simple to prepare, requires a surprisingly small number of ingredients, and allows for the utilization of relatively inexpensive cuts of meat.
With an Instant Pot pressure cooker or a slow cooker, you can make very lean or tough cuts of beef soft. For the purpose of preparing this recipe for beef tips with gravy, you can make use of lean chuck roast, sirloin tip, the eye of round, or any other lean cut of beef that you prefer. Nothing beats the satisfaction of using one of the least expensive sources of protein available at the supermarket and turning it into something that tastes as good as it looks. You can find a guide to lean beef cuts and how to cook them by clicking on the link provided.
Because it can be prepared ahead of time and because it makes delicious leftovers, beef tips, and gravy is the ideal make-ahead meal for busy weeknights. Put it in a container that will keep the air out and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to reheat it. Reheat the dish on the stovetop or in the microwave, then give it a light dusting of salt and pepper to give it a jolt of flavor.
THE INGREDIENTS LIST:
125 grams.Of all-purpose flour.
1 Tsp.Of salt.
1/4 Tsp.Of black pepper.
Lean chuck roast; I used 1.5 Kg.
Beef stock; I used 1 L.
1 Tbsp.Of vegetable oil.
2 Tsp.Of gravy master
A large chopped onion.
Cooked noodles or rice for serving.
PREPARATION:
1st Step
Put the flour, salt, and pepper in the little bowl that you have. Mix the salt and pepper into the flour until it is evenly distributed.
2nd Step
Reduce the roast to bite-sized chunks and cut off any excess fat. Use seasoned flour to dredge the meat pieces, then brush off any excess flour.
3rd Step
Put the Instant Pot on the saute mode, then add the oil. As soon as the oil is hot enough, place a few slices of the steak in it. Beef that has been seasoned should be cooked until it is lightly browned on both sides.
4th Step
Cook the meat in just a few batches at a time. Once all of the meat has finished cooking, place it back into the instant pot.
5th Step
Add two teaspoons of Gravy Master, one cup of chopped onion, and one cup of beef stock. Cook for 15 minutes at high pressure with the lid raised to its highest position.
6th Step
After cooking, release the pressure in the pot using either a quick release or a natural release.
7th Step
Cook the noodles or rice in accordance with the directions on the package. On top of noodles or rice, serve meat tips topped with sauce.
Enjoy!
