These Beef Tips are slow-cooked until tender and served with a rich, savory onion gravy that is full of comforting flavor. Served over mashed potatoes, this hearty dish makes an easy and satisfying dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Beef Tips
Flavor: This is rich and savory, with tender beef, sweet onions, and a deep, comforting gravy.
Skill Level: This recipe is easy to prepare, and the long simmer means minimal effort.
Technique: Slow cooking is a great way to tenderize the beef, and it adds so much flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Serve these tender beef tips over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or egg noodles to soak up the rich, savory gravy.
Total Time: 2 Hours Serves: 4 Cooking Method: Stovetop
Ingredient Notes
- Beef Tips: Use steak, stew meat, cubed chuck roast, or beef tips in this recipe. Beef tips are usually the tender parts of the tenderloin top. They can also be sirloin tips that come from a larger roast or tri-tip.
- Beef Broth: Beef broth creates the flavorful base for the gravy. Low-sodium broth works well when using condensed soup, since the soup already adds extra salt.
- Yellow Onion: Yellow onion adds a sweet, savory depth to the gravy as it cooks down. Dice it finely so it softens and blends smoothly into the sauce. Add mushrooms with the onions for a mushroom gravy version.
- Condensed Soup: This canned soup adds deep onion flavor and helps create a rich, savory gravy with minimal prep. Use condensed soup rather than dry onion soup mix for the best texture and consistency.
- Variations: Stir in a splash of cream after thickening for a softer, richer finish.
How To Make Beef Tips
- Season and brown the beef (full recipe below). Cook the onion in the same pot.
- Add the beef back with broth, condensed soup, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Simmer.
- Once tender, thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry.
Tips for Tender Beef
- Brown in Batches: Browning the beef in small batches sears it instead of steaming.
- Do Not Rush the Simmer: Chuck roast needs time to become tender.
- Cover the Pot: Keep the pot covered while simmering so the beef stays moist and the gravy does not reduce too quickly.
- Cut Beef Evenly: Cut beef into similar-sized cubes for even cooking.
- Make Perfect Gravy: Add the cornstarch slurry a little at a time. Stop when the gravy is as thick as you like it.
- For Extra Gravy: Add a splash more beef broth before thickening.
Leftover Beef Tips
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water if the gravy has thickened too much.
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Equipment
- Dutch Oven with a lid
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed or stew meat
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup or condensed onion soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
To Thicken Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Trim any fat from the beef and toss with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in large pot or Dutch oven. Add the seasoned beef and cook in small batches until browned. Transfer the beef to a bowl and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the beef, beef broth, condensed onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 1½ to 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- To thicken the gravy, combine cornstarch with ⅓ cup cold water. Pour into the beef mixture a little at a time while stirring until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Discard bay leaf and serve over mashed potatoes.
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Notes
- The onion soup in this recipe is canned condensed soup. It can be found in the soup aisle at your local grocery store.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta noodles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beef, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
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I made this last night and it was delicious. My family loved it. I don’t eat onions so I eliminated them, and instead added some onion powder. I also used cream of bacon soup instead of the onion soup. I read thru the comments before making it and a few people mentioned tossing the beef with flour before browning. So I did that as well (I did still add a little bit of corn starch later) After browning the beef and removing it from the pot, I poured a little of the broth in and scraped the bits before adding everything to the pot.
I love your recipes. Thanks for sharing them!
I made recipe as-is for seasonings but had to make adjustments for roast size and the fact that I didn’t have cornstarch :(
My roast was just 2.25lbs and because I didn’t have cornstarch- I decided to toss the beef in with a couple tbsp of flour. I did add 1/2 cup extra water to compensate for my slightly larger chuck roast and it turned out beautifully. I seasoned as directed and didn’t add anything further. Though if I wanted added richness, I might have sautéed my onions in a little bit of butter :)
Just wanted to add this comment in case anyone needed it :)
This looks delicious! Can this be made in the slow cooker?
Heather, I haven’t tried this recipe in the slow cooker however some readers have had great success. I would suggest browning the beef before adding it and cook about 8 hrs on low or 4-5 hours on high. Let us know how it turns out for you!
Excellent recipe. Will make again. Used Chuck roast, cubed by butcher. Melt in your mouth tender & flavorful! Browned beef in flour seasoned with Montreal Steak Spice. Nice depth of flavor. Srved over egg noodles.
This recipe tastes amazing! I’ve made it for all sorts of family for an easy to serve dinner. They have all loved it! My only fault is that I have failed each time to get it to thicken up, which I have no issues when it comes to stews. I guess I better keep making it and trying to perfect the gravy portion!
I’ve made this recipe many times. I use a can of Campbell’s French Onion Soup and omit the extra onions. I brown the beef well in a tablespoon of bacon grease just for the added flavor and then dump it all in a crock pot. It is absolutely delicious, easy, and a family favorite!
Made this tonight and its wonderful. I added some dry sherry but didn’t change anything else.
Can this be made the day before?
Yes, this recipe reheats well.
So good!!
Love this recipe! Always my go to and making it tonight because it’s cold and rainy today
Very easy recipe. Followed the recipe and it was delicious. Definitely will be making again.
This was delicious! Followed the recipe exactly and everyone love it. Will definitely be making this again.
Love this so good!
Another great recipe! My family loved this & have asked that I make it again. I have made several of your recipes & each one is delicious! I am always amazed when simple ingredients come together to make such wonderful dishes. You help me take pantry staples & feed a hungry family a meal I can be proud of! Now when I am looking for a recipe for a certain dish, I search your site first!
Thank you so much, Teresa! I am so glad you enjoyed it.
My friend recommended this recipe to me and it was a hit! I’m a bit of a novice in the kitchen and this was perfect! It was so simple and delicious. Thank you for sharing!
This is the best beef tips I have ever made.
Tender well seasoned and it’s very harmonious together.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Great recipe!
Instead of the condensed onion soup, I use the Lipton Onion or Beefy Onion Soup Mix.
We love this recipe. I served it at a dinner party and it was a big hit. Thanks for sharing all of your amazing recipes!
This Beef&Gravy looks yummy
This is delicious simple recipe that you cannot miss Awesome