Beef Tips Recipe – How to Make The Most Flavorful Beef Tips

Last Updated on April 8, 2026 by Barbara

Growing up, my mom used to make beef tips, and it was one of those comforting meals that made our house feel like home. The smell of tender beef simmering away in rich gravy would fill the kitchen and have everyone looking forward to dinner. It was warm, hearty, and always left you feeling full and satisfied. To this day, I still make beef tips when I want to recreate that same comforting feeling. If you are looking for a hearty, comforting dinner that feels like home, these beef tips are a recipe worth keeping on repeat. They are slow cooked until tender, then finished in a rich, savory gravy that tastes perfect over potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Looking for other great beef recipes? Check out my Slow Cooked Beef Oxtails Recipe

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It turns simple ingredients into a rich and comforting meal.
• The beef cooks low and slow until tender.
• The gravy is full of savory flavor from broth, Worcestershire, and soy sauce.
• It pairs well with classic sides like mashed potatoes, dirty rice, and collard greens.
• It is a great make-ahead recipe for dinner leftovers.

What are Beef Tips? Beef tips are small, tender pieces of beef that are typically used in stews, soups, and other slow-cooked dishes. They can be made from a variety of cuts of beef, but the most common are sirloin tip and round tip. My beef tips recipe is a tasty comfort food recipe that is great for a cold winter weeknight. This is a great recipe for slow cooked beef that is tender and full of flavor. These beef tips go great with mashed potatoes, dirty rice and collard greens just to name a few. In this blog I will share this delicious recipe.

Recipe Overview

• Dish: Beef tips in gravy
• Flavor profile: Rich, savory, beefy, and comforting
• Method: Browning, sautéing, simmering, and thickening
• Cook temp/time: Medium heat to brown; simmer covered for 1 hour 40 minutes
• Skill level: Easy to intermediate Best for: Family dinners, Sunday meals, and cozy weeknight cooking

Ingredients for Beef Tips

The full list of ingredients with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Stew beef is the star of this recipe and becomes tender as it simmers slowly in the pot. Browning it first helps build deep flavor and gives the finished dish a richer taste.

Beef broth gives the gravy its savory base and helps keep the beef moist while it cooks. It also carries the flavor of the seasonings throughout the dish.

Canola oil is used to brown the beef at the beginning of the recipe. This step is important because it helps create color and flavor in the pot.

Onion, garlic, and mushrooms add depth and balance to the dish. The onion brings sweetness, the garlic adds aromatic flavor, and the mushrooms make the gravy even more hearty and savory.

Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce help boost the umami flavor in the gravy. These ingredients give the sauce a deeper, more developed taste without making the recipe complicated.

Bay leaf, black pepper, and salt season the beef as it cooks and help round out the overall flavor of the dish.

Cornstarch and water are used at the end to thicken the gravy. This gives the sauce that smooth finish that is perfect for spooning over rice or potatoes.

Browning sauce is added near the end to deepen the color of the gravy and enhance the finished look of the dish.

Tools You’ll Need for This Recipe

• Dutch oven
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small bowl for mixing the cornstarch slurry

Watch the Video Tutorial for Beef Tips

Step 1: Brown The Beef Tips

The key to bring out the flavor from the beef is all in the browning. That’s why using a Dutch Oven for this recipe is a great choice. A Dutch oven is a good choice for browning beef because of it’s heavy bottom and thick walls. The heavy bottom is good for distributing the heat while the thick wall help to retain the heat.

Using medium heat bring a Dutch oven to temperature then add the oil. Brown your beef. Remove the beef from the oven and set it aside.

Step 2: Saute The Vegetables

Sauté the onions for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes. Add the mushroom and cook for 2 minute.

Step 3: Simmering The Beef Tips

Return the beef to your Dutch oven then season with the salt and black pepper. Add the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves then bring to a boil.

Step 4: Thicken the Gravy

Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 1 hour 40 minutes. After an hour and 40 minutes. Mix together the cornstarch and water then then add it to the beef. Add the browning and continue to cook until your gravy has thickened then it is ready to serve.

What to Serve With Beef Tips

Beef tips go especially well with mashed potatoes because the gravy has plenty of flavor to soak right in. White rice or dirty rice is another great option if you want something hearty and filling. For vegetables, collard greens or mustard greens make a classic side, but green beans, candied yams, or buttered corn would also work well with this meal.

Storing and Reheating Beef Tips

How to Store

Let the beef tips cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The gravy will continue to develop flavor as it sits, which makes leftovers especially good.

How to Reheat

Reheat the beef tips in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally. If the gravy thickens too much in the refrigerator, add a small splash of beef broth or water to loosen it up. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave.

Pro Tip

• Brown the beef well for the best flavor.
• Use a Dutch oven if possible because it holds heat well and cooks evenly.
• Stir the cornstarch and water well before adding so the gravy thickens smoothly.
• Add the browning sauce near the end so you can control the final color.
• Serve this recipe with a side that can soak up the gravy.

These beef tips are simple, hearty, and full of rich flavor, making them a great recipe for a cozy dinner at home. Once you confirm the exact measurements, this will be a solid, comforting recipe to add to your dinner rotation.

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