Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy – Experience the satisfying flavors of our Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy. This comforting dish brings together tender sirloin beef tips, earthy cremini mushrooms, and a medley of seasonings. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through creating a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for any occasion. With 15 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes of cooking, you’ll have a dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Let’s delve into the goodness of these beef tips with mushroom gravy!
The first time I made this Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy the enticing aroma filled my kitchen with anticipation. I still cherish the memory of how my husband’s eyes lit up after his first bite and how my child couldn’t resist asking for more. This recipe has become a cherished favorite, in our family gatherings. I’m excited to share it with you.
What makes this Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy truly special?
What makes this recipe truly special is the combination of sirloin beef tips coated in velvety mushroom gravy that embraces each piece. The blend of garlic, thyme, and rosemary adds layers of flavor that take it beyond expectations. Whether you opt for the slow cooker or the Instant Pot technique get ready to savor a culinary journey that combines ease with luxury.
What You Need To Make This Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy Recipe?
Sirloin Beef Tips: Selecting the right sirloin beef tips is essential, for achieving a tender melt-in-your-mouth texture. These small pieces of sirloin are renowned for their taste and tender consistency making them an ideal foundation for this dish.
Cremini Mushrooms: Enhance the factor with cremini mushrooms. These earthy delights bring depth to the dish perfectly complementing the beef and harmonizing with the rich mushroom gravy.
Aromatic Blend: The combination of powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary creates a symphony of flavors that infuse the beef tips with warmth and complexity. Each herb and spice plays a role in crafting the taste of this dish.
Beef Bouillon Cube: This flavorful powerhouse is the secret, behind the robustness of the gravy. It dissolves into the dish intensifying its profile and contributing to a savory experience.
Worcestershire Sauce: A hint of Worcestershire sauce introduces a tang that complements both the earthiness of mushrooms and the richness of beef. It adds a depth of flavor that elevates this dish to heights.
Pepperoncinis: These vibrant rings of peppers provide a touch of heat that cuts through the richness of the gravy. Their spiciness and subtle tang, from vinegar help to balance the flavors resulting in a well-rounded and satisfying taste experience.
Beef Stock: A good gravy starts with a high-quality stock. Using beef stock not only enhances the flavor of the dish but also provides the necessary liquid to create a rich and velvety gravy that coats the beef tips.
Cornstarch: This convenient thickening agent turns the cooking liquid into a luxurious gravy. Mixing it with water and adding it to the dish binds all the flavors together ensuring that every succulent piece of beef is coated in a sauce that clings beautifully.
Salt and Pepper: These classic seasonings act as your guideposts. Use them to season both the beef tips and the entire dish, as a whole enhancing all the flavors and bringing harmony to every bite.
Steps To Make Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy:
Step 1: Start by seasoning the beef tips with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Coat them evenly with flour.
Step 2: In a skillet, over medium-high heat melt the butter. Add the beef in batches searing each side until they have a brown color. Once seared transfer them to a plate.
Step 3: Next add the onions to the skillet. Cook for a short time around 2 minutes. While they cook use a spoon to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
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For the Slow Cooker Method:
Step 4: Transfer the beef and onions to your slow cooker. Add sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and sliced pepperoncini. Pour in 2 cups of beef stock.
Step 5: Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours. When you have thirty minutes left of cooking time remaining mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water. Add it to the slow cooker. Cover it back up. Continue cooking.
Step 6: Once finished cooking in either method season your dish, with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
For the Instant Pot Method:
Step 7: Put back in the Instant Pot both your beef and onions. Add the mushrooms along, with some powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary a beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, a bay leaf, and sliced pepperoncini. Then pour in 1 1/2 cups of beef stock.
Step 8: Cover the pot. Choose the “Meat/Stew” setting. Cook under pressure for 35 minutes. Afterward, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure.
Step 9: Switch to the “Sauté” setting. Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water. Then add it to the cooking liquid. Let it simmer until the gravy thickens. Finally season, with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Tip:
For the flavorful Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy, you can enhance the sirloin beef tips by marinating them in a mixture of olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and a sprinkle of your preferred herbs (such as thyme and rosemary) for approximately 30 minutes before cooking. This quick marinade adds layers of taste to the beef. Helps to retain moisture resulting in meat that practically melts in your mouth. Just remember to dry off the beef before coating it with flour for a sear. This simple step elevates your dish from great, to exceptional ensuring that each bite is an explosion of flavor and tenderness.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of meat for this recipe?
Sure! While it’s recommended to use sirloin beef tips you can also experiment with even pork tips to change up the flavor and texture.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Absolutely! In fact, letting the dish sit for a while allows the flavors to deepen. When you’re ready to enjoy it simply reheat it gently either on the stovetop or, in the microwave.
Is there a substitute for pepperoncini if I prefer a milder dish?
Definitely! If you prefer a milder taste consider using sliced bell peppers instead of pepperoncinis. This substitution will still add a sweetness, to the dish while toning down the tanginess.
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Beef Tips With Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs. sirloin beef tips
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 white onion diced
- 8 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by coating 2 pounds of sirloin beef tips with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of flour, salt and pepper. In a skillet melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Cook the beef until it turns brown. Set it aside.
- Next sauté one diced white onion, in the same skillet. In your slow cooker or Instant Pot combine the onions with the beef, 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of onion powder 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary one beef bouillon cube, one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce one bay leaf, half a cup of sliced pepperoncinis (optional) and about 1½ to 2 cups of beef stock.
- For Slow Cooker: Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for around 6 to 7 hours. Afterward, mix about two tablespoons of cornstarch with water to make a slurry and add it to the slow cooker. Continue cooking for thirty minutes until thickened.
- For Instant Pot: Cook under high pressure for thirty-five minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for ten minutes before stirring in the cornstarch mixture. Simmer until thickened.
- Adjust the seasoning, with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Serve these beef tips alongside their mushroom gravy and enjoy the comforting meal you've prepared!
Notes
I’m Bitty, owner of nodashofgluten.com, where I share simple, delicious recipes for all tastes, including gluten-free. Check out my “About Me” page for more info!
One Response
This was really delicious! I wasn’t sure about the pepperoncinis in it. I’ve had them in a beef sandwich recipe that was good, but over potatoes I wasn’t sure. No need to fear – wonderful. Family kept commenting on how good it smelled while cooking in the crockpot. It didn’t disappoint. I happened to have a quart of potatoes that I had canned from my garden last year. Mashed them with a fork in the bottom of our bowls and smothered with your delicious ambrosia. Thanks so much.