Description
This hearty French Onion Beef Tips and Gravy recipe features tender sirloin beef tips simmered in a rich and flavorful French onion soup-based gravy. Perfectly seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and enhanced with caramelized onions, this dish makes a comforting and satisfying meal served best over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasoning
- 2 lbs sirloin beef tips
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking and Gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth or water
- 1 (10 oz) can condensed French onion soup
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup cold water
Instructions
- Season the beef: Trim any fat from the sirloin beef tips as needed. Lightly season the beef tips with kosher salt and liberally with freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Brown the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef tips in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the browned beef to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Cook the onions: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in the beef broth or water, condensed French onion soup, Lipton onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Return the browned beef tips to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer until tender: Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the beef cook gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the flavors meld.
- Thicken the gravy: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/3 cup cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the pot and simmer for a few more minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Remove the bay leaf, taste the gravy, and season with additional kosher salt and black pepper if needed. Serve the beef tips and rich gravy hot over mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use low-sodium beef broth to control the saltiness in the gravy.
- Cooking the beef in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures a good brown crust.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add a little more cornstarch slurry gradually while simmering.
- The dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
