Melt In Your Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy
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 cups-2 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- to tasteKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- 1
PREPARATION:
Season beef with salt and pepper and toss in flour to coat.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, or in the insert of your instant pot if you're using that, melt butter. Add beef in batches and sear on all sides until brown and crusty. Remove to a plate and continue searing beef until complete.
Add onions and cook briefly, just 2 minutes or so, scraping up bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. - 2
TO MAKE IN THE SLOW COOKER:
Transfer beef and onions to slow cooker and add mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and 2 cups beef stock. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
30 minutes before cooking time is over, whisk cornstarch into 3 tablespoons water and add to slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking for remaining 30 minutes. Season to taste and enjoy! - 3
TO MAKE IN THE INSTANT POT:
Add beef back to Instant Pot (with onions) and add mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepperoncinis, and 1 1/2 cups beef stock.
Cover and select "Meat/Stew" setting. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Once cooking time is up, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before switching the pressure release valve to "venting" to release any remaining pressure.
Turn on "Sauté" setting. Stir cornstarch into 3 tablespoons water, then stir into cooking liquid in Instant Pot.
Let simmer until gravy thickens, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy! - 4
Fin
- 5
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About this Recipe
Craving beef so tender it practically melts in your mouth, enveloped in a rich, savory gravy? This Melt In Your Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy recipe promises just that, delivering a deeply comforting meal perfect for any occasion. It’s designed to bring you the ultimate in flavor and texture, whether you prefer the slow simmer of a slow cooker or the efficiency of a pressure cooker.
The genius of this recipe lies in its ability to transform humble sirloin beef tips into an extraordinary dining experience. By utilizing either slow or pressure cooking methods, the beef achieves unparalleled tenderness, ensuring every bite is succulent. The careful selection of aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, combined with savory cremini mushrooms and a hint of Worcestershire, builds a complex flavor profile that truly sets this dish apart.
Prepare for a hearty, satisfying meal where fork-tender sirloin beef tips swim in a velvety, intensely flavorful mushroom gravy. The beef itself, infused with garlic and onion powders, absorbs the delicious essence of the herbs, while the beef bouillon and stock provide a robust base. The addition of sliced pepperoncinis offers a subtle, piquant counterpoint that brightens the rich gravy without overpowering it. This is true comfort food, designed to warm you from the inside out.
While delicious as written, this recipe offers flexibility. For those who prefer a less tangy flavor, you can reduce or omit the pepperoncinis. If you want to explore different textures and tastes, feel free to incorporate other mushroom varieties, such as sliced button mushrooms or even some wild mushrooms, alongside the creminis. For a richer gravy, consider browning the beef tips thoroughly before adding them to your chosen cooking method.
This robust and comforting dish is perfectly suited for a satisfying family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. Serve it generously over creamy mashed potatoes, wide egg noodles, or fluffy white rice to soak up every last drop of that incredible mushroom gravy.