Dutch Oven Beef Tips with Gravy

Braised beef tips recipe in a bowl over mashed potatoes.

5 from 1 vote

Dutch Oven Beef Tips with Gravy are bite-sized pieces of stew meat braised low and slow in a rich gravy until they’re perfectly fork-tender. This classic comfort food recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty dinner that’s just right for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Dutch oven with lid
Wooden spoon
Sharp Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips cut into large cubes
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine or substitute beef broth
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water optional, for thickening
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional) chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Pat beef dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits. Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaves. Return beef to the pot. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 1 ½ to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
Remove bay leaves. If a thicker gravy is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes.

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Notes

Storage Refrigerate leftover beef tips and gravy in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and warm through before serving.

Reheat: Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to loosen the gravy.

Substitutions

Red Wine: Replace with all beef broth plus one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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