Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy
Tender beef tips cooked in a savory mushroom gravy—perfect for a comforting dinner. Here’s how you can make it using either a slow cooker or an Instant Pot.
Ingredients:
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 2 lbs sirloin beef tips
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 white onion, diced
– 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
– 2 teaspoons garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 beef bouillon cube
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis
– 1 1/2 to 2 cups beef stock
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How to Make Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy:
1. **Prepare the Beef:** Season the beef tips with salt and pepper, then toss them in flour to coat evenly.
2. **Sear the Beef:** In a large skillet over medium-high heat (or directly in your Instant Pot using the sauté function), melt the butter. Add the beef in batches, searing on all sides until browned and crusty. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and repeat until all the beef is seared.
3. **Cook the Onions:** Add the diced onions to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Method:
1. **Transfer to Slow Cooker:** Place the seared beef and onions into the slow cooker. Add mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and 2 cups beef stock.
2. **Cook:** Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
3. **Thicken the Gravy:** About 30 minutes before cooking time is up, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and stir it into the slow cooker. Cover and cook for the remaining 30 minutes until the gravy thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve.
Instant Pot Method:
1. **Add Ingredients:** Return the beef (with the onions) to the Instant Pot. Add the mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and 1 1/2 cups beef stock.
2. **Pressure Cook:** Secure the lid and select the “Meat/Stew” setting. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to “venting” to release any remaining pressure.
3. **Thicken the Gravy:** Turn on the “Sauté” setting. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and stir it into the cooking liquid. Let it simmer until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Enjoy these tender, flavorful beef tips with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles!