These Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy are simple and straightforward to make, yet totally satisfying! Nothing beats tender cubes of beef bathed in a rich, flavorful and creamy sauce. Sloe cooker instructions and many tips are included.
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This Beef Tips with Gravy is a meal my family absolutely loves. I do it at least once a week and they never get tired. It is precious, full of flavorand easy to prepare.
Tender beef simmered in a deliciously rich gravy is the perfect, flavorful and filling meal for those rushed weekday meals.
It is rich, spicyand creamy! Absolutely irresistible, especially when served over a pile of mashed potatoes.
Ingredients you need, substitutions and notes
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts and directions (scroll down).
- Beef: I recommend using “Stew Meat” or “Beef Tips”. If you can’t find it in the prepackaged department, ask your butcher about diced tenderloin or roast beef, which are less expensive.
- Oil: Olive, vegetable or canola oil are suitable for this recipe.
- Spices and herbs: You will need onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
- Wine: I recommend using a good red wine. If you don’t want to use wine, you can substitute beef broth.
- Worcester sauce: For extra flavor!
- beef broth: If you don’t have beef broth, you can use beef broth instead of water. In that case, you may need to add a little more salt. I recommend tasting and adjusting the spices to your liking.
- tomato paste (optional): This ingredient is optional; However, I think it adds a nice extra layer of flavor to this dish, so I always add it.
- cornstarch: To thicken the sauce. You can substitute potato starch 1:1.
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
How to make beef tips with gravy in the Instant Pot step by step
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts and directions (scroll down).
- Fry the diced meat.
- Season with herbs and spices.
- Add wine and Worcestershire sauce and reduce.
- Add water, beef stock, tomato paste and bay leaf.
- Cook under pressure for 30 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
recipe tips
Meat. I recommend using “Stew Meat” or “Beef Tips”. If you can’t find it in the prepackaged department, ask your butcher about diced tenderloin or roast beef, which are less expensive.
Browning Meat in the Instant Pot. Browning meat in the Instant Pot can be tricky. The trick to browning meat in the Instant Pot is to do it in small batches and don’t turn it until it has formed a crust on the bottom or it will stick. You can also sear the meat in a pan over the stove and then add it to the IP.
Wine. If you don’t want to use wine, you can substitute beef broth.
Crock pot method
- Follow the same steps given in the recipe.
- Cook 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Stir in the cornstarch mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook over high heat for another 30 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the stove and serve.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
LOAD: Cooked beef tips can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
FREEZE: Let the beef cool completely. Place in a freezer-friendly container or bag. Frozen up to 2 months. Thaw the beef in the refrigerator, then reheat it on the stove.
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frequently asked Questions
I use diced beef for this recipe. You can find it packaged and labeled as “stew meat” or “beef tips” at most grocery stores. If you can’t find it in the prepackaged department, ask your butcher about diced tenderloin or roast beef, which are less expensive.
Beef tips are basically cuts cut from larger roasts, usually but not always tenderloin or tenderloin. Stew beef is often less tender than other cuts because it’s left over after slicing steaks and roasts. Meat labeled as beef tips should always indicate the origin of the tips to ensure it is not just pot roast, which requires a longer cooking time for a tender result.
I like to serve it with a side of fluffy mashed potatoes, sweet plantains, and homemade eggless buns. You can also serve it over egg noodles (or other pasta), rice, or polenta…YUM!
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Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy
These Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy are simple and straightforward to make, yet totally satisfying! Nothing beats tender cubes of beef bathed in a rich, flavorful and creamy sauce.
instructions
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Pat the beef cubes dry with kitchen paper and trim off excess fat if necessary.
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Turn on the Instant Pot and select “Sauté” mode and set for more. When hot, add the oil. In batches, sear the beef in individual layers for 3 to 5 minutes, browning on all sides.
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Add onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper; mix to combine.
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Add the wine and Worcestershire sauce; Deglaze the pot with a flat-headed wooden utensil to scrape any stuck bits of beef from the bottom of the pot. Let the wine reduce for 5 minutes. Add water and beef broth, tomato paste and bay leaf; mix to combine. Secure the lid and close the pressure relief valve.
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Select meat/stew and set the time to 30 minutes. After the time is up, release the pressure on its own for 5 minutes. Then carefully turn the valve to “vent” to release any excess pressure that may still be present. Then remove the lid. Press “Cancel”.
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Remove and discard bay leaf.
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Mix the cornstarch and water until well combined and there are no lumps.
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Select the “sauté” mode and set it to normal. Add the cornstarch mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until sauce thickens.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if you like, and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or polenta.
LOAD: Cooked beef tips can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
FREEZE: Let the beef cool completely. Place in a freezer-friendly container or bag. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw the beef in the refrigerator, then reheat it on the stove.
TOMATO PURE: This ingredient is optional; However, it adds a nice extra layer of flavor to this dish, so I always add it.
BEEF BROTH: If you don’t have beef broth, you can use beef broth instead of water. In that case, you may need to add a little more salt. I recommend tasting and adjusting the spices to your liking.
CROCK POT METHOD:
- Follow the same steps given in the recipe.
- Cook 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Stir in the cornstarch mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook over high heat for another 30 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the stove and serve.
RECIPE TIPS:
- Meat. I recommend using “Stew Meat” or “Beef Tips”. If you can’t find it in the prepackaged department, ask your butcher about diced tenderloin or roast beef, which are less expensive.
- Browning Meat in the Instant Pot. Browning meat in the Instant Pot can be tricky. The trick to browning meat in the Instant Pot is to do it in small batches and don’t turn it until it has formed a crust on the bottom or it will stick. You can also sear the meat in a pan over the stove and then add it to the IP.
- Wine. If you don’t want to use wine, you can substitute beef broth.
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and may vary depending on the products used.
nutrition
Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 6GProtein: 34GFat: 12GSaturated Fatty Acids: 3GFiber: 1GSugar: 1G
This recipe was originally published in March 2020. The recipe remains the same, but as of January 2023 more hints, tips, photos and information have been added to the post to make it as helpful as possible!