Beef Tips and Gravy Stovetop Recipe Restaurant Quality Dinner features tender sirloin tips simmered in a rich onion gravy, ready in about 30 minutes for a comforting main course.
1 1/2 pounds sirloin beef tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional fresh parsley for garnish
Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and toss with 2 tablespoons flour.
Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear beef 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining butter and cook onions until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
Sprinkle remaining flour over onions and cook 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
Add thyme and bring to simmer.
Return beef to skillet and simmer 8 to 12 minutes until tender and gravy thickens.
Adjust seasoning and serve.
Do not overcrowd the pan while searing. Add broth if gravy thickens too much. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.