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Today’s tried and true is a recipe that’s been a family favorite for over a decade – Best-Ever Beef Tips!

BEST-EVER BEEF TIPS

Tender beef cooked in a deliciously rich gravy, served over rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles – a satisfying, filling meal the whole family will love. Simple to make comfort food that’s easy to adapt to your taste! 

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This recipe was found on food.com and has been a go-to comfort food on cold, rainy and snowy days. What’s so great, it’s a cinch to adapt to your taste.

If I have red wine in the house, I will replace water with 1/4 to 1/3 cup, and pour the rest in a glass. 😀 Fresh garlic is best, but garlic powder works well too. Mushrooms are also a wonderful addition. Serve the beef tips over rice, mashed potatoes or eggs noodles. Add a side salad and your favorite veggie and you have yourself a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.

 

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NOTE: I have no affiliation with Food.com, this is not a sponsored post, I am  just a fan of this recipe. When I share a tried and true recipe, I always credit the source and often will send you to the site for the directions. All you need to do is click on “Print Recipe” below and it will take you to the full recipe. One extra step for an awesome recipe, that’s it! It’s important to me to share the love and send you to the original source.

 

Best-Ever Beef Tips

Recipe from Food.com

 

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (I use fresh garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

 

  • *1 package brown gravy mix (.75 ounce)
  • 1 cup water

*For less salt/ lower sodium, leave out the teaspoon of salt and use reduced sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and brown gravy mix.

Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high to high heat, heat 3 tablespoons of oil then add the chopped onion and cook until they are translucent, stirring occasionally. Next, add cubed beef to the oil and onions, browning the meat on all sides – it will take about a minute on each side. After browning the beef, add 2 cups of water, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Next add garlic powder, salt and pepper, stir well. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, COVER and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

 

Last, in a medium size bowl (I use my measuring cup), add the gravy mix and 1 cup water, mix well then pour over beef – stir until well blended. Increase heat, bringing to a boil while continuously stirring –  it is ready when the sauce slightly thickens.

 

Serve over mashed potatoes, white rice or egg noodles with your favorite steamed vegetable and salad.

 

*TIPS 
  • *For less salt/ lower sodium, leave out the teaspoon of salt and use reduced sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and brown gravy mix.
  • Red wine is an awesome addition. I use 1/4 to 1/3 cup of wine – replacing an equal amount of water with wine (1/4 cup wine plus 1 3/4  cups water OR 1/3 cup wine with 1 2/3 cups water).
  • Mushrooms are a great addition too.

 

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  1. Canan

    This is probably the only repeat recipe I make. I’ve been making this for at least 3 years now. I LOVE this recipe.

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  4. Carol

    This is a great meal. I’ve made it half a dozen times and we
    I’ve it. Only difference is I use my small crockpot and let it cook all afternoon.

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  5. Amanda

    Wonderful recipe! My whole family enjoyed it. I ran out of Worcestershire sauce so used balsamic vinegar instead. So yummy!!

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  6. Menno a mast

    I love this easy recipe. I substituted the water for beef broth and added beef bullion cubes and God damn. Your mouth will thank you.

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  8. Kenlynn

    OMG so delicious a new family fav!! I did alter slightly to reduce salt!! Used all reduced sodium’s soy sauce & Worcestershire. I actually forgot to omit salt so instead of full packet brown gravy. I used 2/3rds cup water and 1/3rd red wine with 2TBSP of brown packet gravy. The wine made a huge difference and the 2 Tbsp was just the right Amount to add flavor and thick’n the sauce. Served over wide egg noodles SO AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing!!

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  14. Christy

    Made this for my 3 kids on this snowy New Year’s Day. They all gave it two thumbs up. I’ll go with the lower sodium recommendations next time and I used 3/4 cup of wine with 1 1/4 cup water. So good!

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  15. Frances Gonzalez

    OMG! this is the best recipe ever!
    My husband loves this dish plus its so easy to make!!
    I give this 5 stars!!!

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