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beef tips recipe
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This ultimate creamy beef tips recipe creates fork-tender beef in a rich, decadent cream sauce, highlighted by the unique depth of smoked paprika. The low-and-slow braising method ensures maximum flavor and tender results, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1.5 tsp sea salt, divided
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 3 cups vegetable or beef broth, heated
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep and Sear Beef: Pat the beef tips completely dry and season with 0.75 tsp of sea salt and all the black pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then sear the beef in batches until a brown crust forms on all sides. Remove the seared beef to a plate and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: Reduce heat to medium-low and add the sliced onions to the pot. Cook slowly for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft, sweet, and deeply caramelized. Scrape up any fond from the bottom of the pot.
- Bloom Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and smoked paprika to the caramelized onions in the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Create Roux and Thicken Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir well to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the hot broth until smooth and thickened, incorporating any browned bits from the bottom.
- Simmer to Tenderness: Return the seared beef tips to the pot with the thickened sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Finish with Cream: Once the beef is tender, remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream and remaining 0.75 tsp of sea salt. Simmer gently, uncovered, for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Plate and Garnish: Serve the creamy beef tips over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and a light dusting of smoked paprika before serving immediately.
Notes
To ensure a smooth sauce, make sure to add hot broth slowly to the roux while whisking continuously. If your sauce is too thin after simmering, remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow it to reduce. Avoid high heat when adding the cream to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 130 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braise
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg