Description
Beef Tips and Rice is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender beef tips in savory gravy, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners, this easy recipe delivers deep flavor with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Beef Tips:
2 lbs beef tips (or stew meat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
For the Rice:
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups water or beef broth
1 tablespoon butter
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Tips:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef tips with salt and pepper. Brown in batches, then set aside. - Sauté the Aromatics:
Sauté onions and garlic in the same pan until onions are soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. - Build the Gravy:
Return beef tips to the pan. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika (if using). Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours. - Thicken the Gravy:
Combine flour and cold water to form a slurry. Stir into the simmering beef mixture. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Adjust seasoning. - Cook the Rice:
While beef simmers, boil water or broth in a saucepan. Add rice, butter, and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 15-18 minutes. Fluff with a fork. - Serve:
Spoon beef tips and gravy over a bed of rice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Add mushrooms, carrots, or peas for extra flavor.
Use a slow cooker by transferring ingredients (excluding slurry) and cooking on low for 6-8 hours. Add slurry during the last 30 minutes.
Substitute mashed potatoes or egg noodles for the rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop (or Slow Cooker variation)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
