If you’re looking for a comforting and delicious meal that’s sure to impress, look no further than these Melt In Your Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy. This recipe combines tender beef tips with a rich mushroom gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Whether you choose to make it in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot, this dish is incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 lbs sirloin beef tips
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 white onion, diced
- 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Season and Coat Beef: Season the beef tips with salt and pepper, then toss them in flour to coat evenly.
- Sear the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat (or in your Instant Pot using the sauté function), melt the butter. Add the beef tips in batches, searing on all sides until brown and crusty. Remove to a plate and repeat until all beef is seared.
- Cook Onions: Add the diced onions to the skillet or Instant Pot and cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
To Make in the Slow Cooker
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the beef and onions to the slow cooker. Add the mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and 2 cups of beef stock.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Thicken Gravy: 30 minutes before cooking time is up, whisk the cornstarch into 3 tablespoons of water and add to the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving. Enjoy!
To Make in the Instant Pot
- Combine Ingredients: Add the beef back to the Instant Pot with the onions. Add the mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and 1 1/2 cups of beef stock.
- Cook: Cover and select the “Meat/Stew” setting. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Once cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then switch the pressure release valve to “venting” to release any remaining pressure.
- Thicken Gravy: Turn on the sauté setting. Stir the cornstarch into 3 tablespoons of water, then add this mixture to the cooking liquid in the Instant Pot. Let it simmer until the gravy thickens.
- Season and Serve: Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
These Melt In Your Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy are perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. Serve over your favorite side dish and enjoy the rich, savory flavors!
