2 pounds beef tips, room temperature*
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups no-sodium beef broth, divided
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons beef better than bouillon, or 2 beef bouillon cubes
2 .87 oz reduced sodium brown gravy packets**
Instructions :
Season beef tips with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Sear seasoned beef tips on both sides.
Reduce heat to low, then add the onion and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until onion is tender.
Add 1 cup beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and bouillon, stirring to combine. Cover loosely with lid.
Continue cooking beef tips over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 hours, until fork tender. (The longer the beef tips simmer, the more tender they become. You can add a little more beef broth while cooking, if needed.)
Right before you are ready to serve, whisk to combine the gravy packets with 1 cup of low-sodium beef broth. Pour gravy mixture into the skillet and stir to combine.
Raise the heat to medium and bring the gravy to a simmer, cooking for about 2 to 4 minutes, until gravy has thickened.
Taste your gravy to make sure it is well seasoned, then remove from heat and serve as desired (over rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles).
Notes :
*Room temperature beef tips. Take the beef tips out of the refrigerator and let them rest on the counter for 30 minutes before starting. This will help to ensure your beef gets a good sear on it and helps it become extra tender!
**Want to use cornstarch instead of beef gravy packets? You can substitute 1/3 cup cornstarch for the gravy packets. If you make this swap, make sure to taste your gravy to see if it needs any extra seasoning as gravy packets have added beef flavoring and seasoning.
Storage:
Fridge: In an airtight container in the fridge, any leftovers you may have will stay fresh for up to 5 days. You can reheat your beef tips either in the microwave or back on the stovetop.
Freezer: Want this recipe to stay fresh for even longer? Pop it into the freezer, where it’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge, before you reheat it, for best results.
Nutrition :
Serving: 4, Calories: 540kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 76g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 226mg, Sodium: 1761mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g
