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Comforting Beef Tips and Gravy with Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes

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A hearty and cozy meal featuring tender slow-simmered beef tips in rich homemade gravy, served over creamy mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and sear each side until browned, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions to the same pan and cook until soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic in the last minute and stir until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and form a roux.
  5. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer; the gravy will thicken as it heats.
  6. Return beef tips to the pan, toss to coat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender. Add more broth or water if gravy thickens too much.
  7. While beef simmers, place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  8. Drain potatoes well, return to pot or bowl. Add butter and warm milk or cream. Mash with a potato masher or hand mixer until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Taste beef tips and gravy, adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat when beef is fork-tender and gravy is luscious.
  10. Serve mashed potatoes on plates and ladle beef tips and gravy over the top.

Notes

Patting beef dry before searing helps develop a good crust. Stir flour constantly to avoid lumps in gravy. Simmer beef low and slow for tenderness. Warm milk and butter before mashing potatoes for creaminess. Let gravy rest off heat before serving to thicken and meld flavors. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best mash texture. For gluten-free gravy, substitute flour with cornstarch. For dairy-free mash, use olive oil or vegan butter and plant-based milk.

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