Try our Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy! It's a quick, satisfying meal with tender beef and rich gravy. Perfect for any occasion, it's sure to please. Enjoy a delicious dish without the fuss! This pressure cooker beef tips and gravy recipe has never been easier to cook!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Tender and Flavorful: The Instant Pot turns beef tips into melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness.
- Time-Efficient: It significantly reduces the cooking time compared to traditional methods.
- Versatile Dish: Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or with your favorite sides.
📋 Ingredients
- Beef Stew Meat: Beef Stew Meat: Provides a hearty, protein-rich component that becomes wonderfully tender when cooked properly. You can use tenderloin, sirloin tip roast or chuck roast beef cubes.
- Garlic (Fresh Garlic Or Garlic Powder): Adds a pungent, savory flavor that forms a key part of the dish's aromatic base.
- Onion (Finely Diced): Contribute sweetness and depth to the overall flavor, and when finely diced, they blend seamlessly into the sauce.
- Beef Broth: Forms the liquid base of your sauce, adding a rich, meaty flavor that complements the beef tips.
- Milk: Helps to create a creamy, rich texture in the sauce, balancing out the robust flavors of the beef and paprika.
- Cornstarch: Acts as a thickening agent, giving your sauce a luscious, glossy texture that clings to the beef tips.
- Paprika: Gives the dish its signature smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor, and also lends a beautiful color to the sauce.
- Salt & Pepper: Heighten the flavors of the other ingredients, making the beef and paprika really shine.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Add Worcestershire Sauce: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef tips and gravy mixture for a rich and tangy flavor profile
- Add Mushrooms: Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the beef tips and gravy for a hearty and earthy twist.
- Add Mushroom Soup: Stir in a can of cream of mushroom soup to the beef tips and gravy mixture for a creamy and indulgent dish.
🔪How To Make Instant Pot Beef Tips And Gravy
- Step 1: In the Instant Pot, add onions, garlic cloves, and stew beef.
- Step 2: You could sauté ahead of time or decide not to sauté. If you choose to sauté in advance, brown your cubed beef and onion beforehand.
- Step 3: Pour broth over the browned beef, then pressure cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Make sure the valve is set to seal.
- Step 4: Once the Instant Pot beeps and stops counting, release the pressure via the valve.
- Step 5: Hit the cancel button on the Instant Pot, then press the sauté button. Mix the milk with the ¼ cup of cornstarch and pour it into the Instant Pot. Allow it to come to a boil, stirring often.
- Step 6: Once the beef mixture starts to thicken, add in the paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Serve the beef tips topped over potatoes, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. The options for side dishes are endless.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Sear the Beef: Before pressure cooking, use the sauté function of the Instant Pot to sear the beef tips. This caramelizes the surface of the meat, locking in flavors and adding a rich depth to the final dish.
- Deglaze the Pot: After searing, add a small amount of broth or wine to the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. This process, called deglazing, not only prevents the burn alert but also incorporates those flavorful bits into the gravy.
- Thicken Gravy After Cooking: Once the beef is tender and the cooking cycle is complete, remove the beef and set the Instant Pot to sauté mode again. Mix a slurry of cornstarch and water, then stir it into the broth to thicken it into a rich gravy. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
💭 FAQs
To thicken the beef tip gravy, you can prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a small amount of cold water until smooth. Then, gradually stir the slurry into the simmering gravy until it reaches the desired thickness.
Alternatively, you can let the gravy simmer uncovered for a longer period to allow excess liquid to evaporate and naturally thicken.
Yes, you can prepare beef tips in a slow cooker by combining seasoned beef with broth and other ingredients, then cooking on low for several hours until tender and flavorful. Slow cooker beef tips are a convenient and delicious option for a hearty meal with minimal effort.
Store your Smoky Paprika Beef Tips in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Extend the shelf life by freezing the beef tips on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a labeled bag for up to 2-3 months.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite sides to serve with beef tips and gravy:
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Creamy and flavorful, these mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort side for your succulent Instant Pot beef.
- Brussels Sprouts: Crispy and caramelized, these sprouts add a delightful crunch to balance the richness of the beef.
- Asparagus: Lightly roasted asparagus spears with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese make a quick and elegant side.
- Buttered Corn On The Cob: Sweet corn slathered in butter complements the savory notes of your Instant Pot beef.
- Garlic Bread: Golden and garlicky, this classic side is perfect for mopping up the delicious juices from your Instant Pot beef.
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Instant Pot Beef Tips And Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat
- 2 tablespoons Garlic
- 1 Onion Sliced
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- ½ cup Milk
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In the instant pot, add onions, garlic, and stew beef. Pour in broth. Press the manual or pressure cook button and set the timer to 25 minutes. Make sure the valve is set to seal.
- Once the instant pot beeps and stops counting release the press via the valve.
- Hit the cancel button on the instant pot then press the sauté button. Mix milk with the cornstarch. Pour into the instant pot. Allow it to come to a boil stirring often.
- Once it starts to thicken add in the paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Serve topped over potatoes, pasta, or rice.
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