### Hearty Beef Tips with Savory Onion Gravy
These **Beef Tips** are cooked slowly until they’re soft and paired with a rich, flavorful onion gravy that exudes warmth and comfort. Served atop [mashed potatoes](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes/), this wholesome meal makes an *easy and gratifying dinner* that the entire family will love.
#### Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Beef Tips
– **Flavor**: This dish is deeply savory, showcasing tender beef, sweet onions, and a rich, comforting gravy.
– **Skill Level**: Simple to make, requiring little effort owing to the extended simmering time.
– **Technique**: Slow cooking makes the beef tender and amplifies the flavors.
– **Serving Suggestions**: Pair these beef tips with creamy [mashed potatoes](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes/), fluffy [rice](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/instant-pot-rice/), or [egg noodles](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/egg-noodles/) to absorb the flavorful gravy.
– **Total Time**: 2 Hours | **Serves**: 4 | **Cooking Method**: Stovetop
#### Ingredient Notes
– **Beef Tips**: Utilize steak, stew meat, cubed chuck roast, or beef tips. These usually come from the tender parts of the tenderloin or sirloin tips.
– **Beef Broth**: A tasty foundation for the gravy; low-sodium broth is suggested when using condensed soup.
– **Yellow Onion**: Contributes sweet and savory layers to the gravy. Finely chopped for smooth mixing.
– **Condensed Soup**: Supplies robust onion flavor and assists in forming a thick gravy with little preparation.
– **Variations**: Incorporate a splash of cream after thickening for a more luxurious taste.
#### How To Make Beef Tips
1. Season and sear the beef. Sauté the onion in the same pot.
2. Return the beef with broth, condensed soup, Worcestershire sauce, and a bay leaf. Let it simmer.
3. Once tender, use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.
**Tip**: For a slow cooker adaptation, brown the beef, combine all ingredients in the crockpot, cook until tender, then thicken the gravy prior to serving.
– **High Setting**: 4 to 5 hours
– **Low Setting**: 7 to 8 hours
#### Cooking Tips
– **Brown in Batches**: This avoids steaming and guarantees proper browning.
– **Do Not Rush the Simmer**: Allow sufficient time for the chuck roast to tenderize.
– **Cover the Pot**: Retains moisture in the beef and minimizes rapid gravy reduction.
– **Cut Beef Evenly**: Ensures even cooking.
– **Make Perfect Gravy**: Introduce cornstarch slurry gradually until reaching the desired consistency.
– **For Extra Gravy**: Add a little more beef broth before thickening.
#### Leftover Beef Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for a maximum of 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding broth or water if the gravy becomes too thick.
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