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Best Beef Tips

Best Beef Tips
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Discover the best recipe for tender, juicy, and flavorful Best Beef Tips. This easy-to-follow guide uses simple ingredients and slow cooking to deliver melt-in-your-mouth beef with a rich savory sauce. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and versatile enough to pair with various sides, this comforting dish will quickly become a favorite.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

  • 1 ½ pounds beef tips (sirloin or chuck), well-marbled
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Cooking Fats

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Sauces

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Herbs and Thickening Agents

  • Optional: 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 1–2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (for sauce thickening)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Beef Tips: Pat the beef tips dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and ensure a good sear.
  2. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil or butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef tips in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides. Remove beef from the pan and set aside to keep warm.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to build flavor.
  4. Deglaze and Build the Sauce: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce slightly to concentrate flavors.
  5. Return Beef and Simmer: Add the seared beef tips back into the pan. Include fresh herbs if using. Cover and simmer gently on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the beef is tender and infused with flavor.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Mix flour or cornstarch with a small amount of water to make a slurry. Stir this into the simmering sauce and continue cooking until the sauce thickens to a silky, velvety consistency.
  7. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove herb sprigs before serving. Enjoy your perfectly cooked Best Beef Tips!

Notes

  • Let beef rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking to ensure even searing.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing; cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
  • Maintain a gentle simmer to break down collagen and achieve tender beef.
  • Use a heavy skillet such as cast iron or stainless steel for even heat and a perfect sear.
  • Let cooked beef tips rest for a few minutes before cutting or serving to seal in juices.

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