Southern Beef Tips & Rice with Gravy
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When I was little, I would look forward to our yearly family reunion in Elberton, GA. All of my cousins and I would pile up in the back of Mom’s Subaru station wagon, and we’d talk, laugh, and play games for 3 hours straight! How my mom didn’t lose her mind is beyond me!
We’d stay for the entire weekend, and we kids had a blast hanging out with our GA cousins. We made memories I’ll never forget.
Fast forward to today, my cousins and I all have families of our own, with a new generation of little cousins. Even though the little cousins see each other very often, we wanted to give them an experience of a cousin road trip and weekend slumber party like we had growing up.
I got together with my siblings and cousins, and we planned an epic adventure for them! We rented a 5,000 sq ft house on the beach fully-equipped with a fishing dock, paddle boats, video games, tiki bar, hot tubs, golf cart, fire pit, theater; you name it! Camp Cousin 2020, here we come! They are sure to create many lasting memories with their cousins on this trip.
This week, I started creating the menu for our trip, and beef tips and rice with gravy made the list! Why? This meal is so hearty and freezes and reheats very well, which is vital. I mean, who wants to spend their entire vacation cooking?? I know I don’t, yet I also don’t want the kids downing fast food for every meal. There’s nothing like indulging in a little homemade comfort between all the junk food that’s sure to follow.
If you’ve never had beef tips and rice with gravy, you’re in for some good eating!
What kind of beef to use for beef tips
Many parts of beef can be used to make beef tips. Beef tips (often labeled stew meat) usually come from the sirloin or tenderloin. They are tender and cook quickly. When making beef tips, I always go for grass-fed beef from an actual meat market. Going this route always results in the most amazing tasting, melt-in-your-mouth beef tips!
Making homemade gravy for beef tips
We’re going to turn the savory broth that the beef tips simmered in into a rich and flavorful gravy! It’s super easy. For my beef tips, I prefer a simple onion gravy. You can add mushrooms or celery if you wish. Some people swear by adding in onion soup mix, but I prefer fresh onions, garlic, and spices. It results in a delicious gravy that pairs perfectly with the beef tips and rice or whatever else you want to serve it on top of.
What to serve with beef tips and gravy
Beef tips and rice with gravy are usually served over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles. I typically opt for basmati rice paired with a medley of roasted mixed vegetables, broccoli, or sweet peas as side dishes. And, of course, fresh rolls or garlic toast to complement the meal. Don’t forget the iced sweet tea!!
Want more smothered and covered goodness?
Try this old-fashioned hamburger steak and gravy!
Get the Recipe:
Southern Beef Tips and Rice with Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup onions diced
- 2-3 teaspoons garlic minced
- olive oil for lightly coating beef
- 2 lbs quality, grass-fed beef tips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2½ cups beef broth divided
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon sage
- 1-2 tablespoons original steak sauce (I use A1)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- prepared rice (4-6 serving)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large cast iron or stainless steel deep skillet.1 tablespoon butter
- Add onions and saute until tender.3/4 cup onions
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant and golden.2-3 teaspoons garlic
- Remove onion and garlic from skillet and set them aside.
- Lightly coat beef with olive oil and season beef generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.olive oil, 2 lbs quality, grass-fed beef tips, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano
- Heat the skillet over high heat and add the beef in a single layer.
- Sear the outside just until brown and slightly crisp (this will only take a few minutes).
- Remove beef from pan.
- Pour 1/2 cup of beef broth into the hot pan to de-glaze the pan and loosen up all the stuck on pieces.2½ cups beef broth
- Stir in remaining broth,reserved onions and garlic, red pepper flakes, rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage and steak sauce.¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon rosemary, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon sage, ½ teaspoon thyme, 1-2 tablespoons original steak sauce
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the beef and bay leaf.1 bay leaf
- Cover and simmer for 60-90 minutes or until beef is cooked through and tender. (may need shorter or longer cooking time)
- To thicken the gravy, remove 1 cup of broth from the pan and place in a bowl.
- Add the cornstarch to the bowl and stir until smooth.1/4 cup cornstarch
- Pour the broth-cornstarch mixture back into the pan and stir.
- Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the broth has thickened.
- Taste and add additional seasonings if desired.
- Serve hot over rice.prepared rice (4-6 serving)
I made beef tips and rice using your recipe and it came out great! I added mushrooms, sliced bell peppers and a little smoked paprika . The A-1 sauce added a unique flavor. Thank you for sharing.
This was definitely missing the mark somewhere. Made it using the same measurements and I had to add more than 2 cups of liquid extra since there wasn’t a cup of liquid to add any thickening agent to. Finally got enough sauce but the flavor was just not what we like here so maybe something else is needed.
Such a great recipe for the fall and winter. It sticks to your ribs 🙂
Thank you for this! Packed with so much flavor and made a simple, comforting Sunday supper. Used Worcestershire instead of A1 and it worked well.