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Beef Tips and Rice with Brown Gravy

A comforting dish featuring tender beef tips in a rich brown gravy served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Gravy
  • 2 pounds beef (sirloin or chuck) Sirloin or chuck provides tenderness.
  • 2 cups beef broth Use low-sodium for better control of salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Enhances umami flavor.
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic Minced for a punchy flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Used to thicken the gravy.
Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice Serve with basmati or jasmine rice.
Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For browning the beef.
  • 1 large onion Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef dry and season it with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the beef in a single layer, browning it for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Cooking
  1. Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onions. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Add onion and garlic powders; adjust seasoning as necessary.
  5. Cover the skillet and let it simmer until the beef is tender; approximately 25-35 minutes for sirloin or up to 90 minutes for chuck.
  6. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the sauce, letting it bubble for another 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Serving
  1. Plate the beef and gravy over hot cooked rice, adding extra broth if desired.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan during searing. Bring beef to room temperature for even cooking. You can double the gravy easily if serving a crowd.