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Best Beef Tips

Best Beef Tips
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Best Beef Tips feature tender, juicy sirloin tips slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, infused with bold herbs, spices, and savory sauces. This comforting classic is easy to prepare, versatile for any meal, and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or veggies, delivering rich flavor and warmth in every bite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin tips (well-marbled for tenderness and flavor)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for richness in sauce)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (quality broth for depth of flavor)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or gluten-free tamari as substitute)
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (for added earthiness)
  • 1/2 cup red wine (to deepen sauce complexity)
  • Chili flakes or cayenne pepper (for spicy kick)
  • Bell peppers or green beans, chopped (for freshness and crunch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef sirloin tips, then pat them dry thoroughly to ensure a perfect sear. Season generously with salt and pepper to build flavor from the start.
  2. Sear the beef tips: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef tips in batches and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until browned, creating a caramelized crust that locks in the juices. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Add butter to the same pan and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, forming a rich flavor base for the dish.
  4. Deglaze and build sauce: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the bottom to infuse the sauce with deep flavor. Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs for aromatic enhancement. If using, add mushrooms or red wine now.
  5. Simmer the beef tips: Return beef tips to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes until the meat is tender and sauce thickens slightly. Add any optional vegetables like bell peppers or green beans during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  6. Final touches and serving: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove herb sprigs and garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve the beef tips hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or your preferred sides.

Notes

  • Dry the meat thoroughly before searing to avoid steaming and ensure a good crust.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; brown the beef in batches to maintain high heat and develop crisp crusts.
  • Use high-quality beef broth for the richest sauce flavor.
  • Simmer on low heat to tenderize the beef perfectly without toughening.
  • Let the beef tips rest off heat for a few minutes before serving to lock in juices.
  • To thicken a thin sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir into simmering sauce until desired consistency.
  • Substitute Worcestershire sauce with gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free adaptation.
  • Add vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or green beans during the last minutes of cooking to retain texture and nutrition.

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