Description
Hearty pioneer woman beef tips and gravy delivers classic comfort from rural kitchens. Tender beef chunks swim in rich, savory gravy that connects generations of home cooks with you at their table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chuck or stew meat, cubed
- 10.5 oz (296 ml) beef broth
- 10.5 oz (296 ml) french onion soup condensed
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) cornstarch
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Foundation: Pat beef dry, generously season with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring maximum flavor absorption and potential caramelization.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high temperature, strategically browning beef in small batches to develop rich golden crust and seal internal moisture, creating deep flavor profiles.
- Aromatic Base: Reduce skillet heat, sauté onions until translucent, releasing sweet undertones and building complex flavor foundation for the sauce.
- Liquid Integration: Reintroduce seared beef to skillet, pour beef broth, French onion soup, and Worcestershire sauce. Add bay leaf to enhance depth and complexity of overall dish.
- Slow Transformation: Bring liquid to boil, immediately reduce to gentle simmer. Cover and slow-cook for 1.5-2 hours, allowing meat to tenderize and absorb intricate sauce nuances.
- Gravy Refinement: Whisk cornstarch with cold water, creating smooth thickening agent. Gradually incorporate into simmering sauce, stirring consistently until achieving desired glossy consistency and eliminating raw cornstarch flavor.
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper, ensuring balanced flavor profile. Remove bay leaf to prevent potential bitter undertones.
- Presentation: Serve beef tips and luxurious gravy atop creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or perfectly cooked pasta, creating a comforting culinary experience.
Notes
- Sear with Precision: Brown the beef in small batches to develop a deep, caramelized crust that locks in incredible flavor and prevents steaming the meat.
- Patience Matters: Allow the beef to slow-cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, ensuring maximum tenderness and allowing the sauce to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Cornstarch Technique: Whisk the cornstarch with cold water until completely smooth to prevent lumpy gravy and achieve a glossy, perfectly thickened sauce.
- Flavor Layering: Use a combination of beef broth, French onion soup, and Worcestershire sauce to create a deeply savory and nuanced sauce that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg