Description
This hearty Beef Tips and Rice recipe features tender beef tips simmered in a flavorful broth with onions and garlic, served over perfectly cooked long-grain white rice. Rich with herbs and a touch of Worcestershire and soy sauce, it’s a comforting, savory meal ideal for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Beef Tips and Sauce
- 2 lbs beef tips (or stew meat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Rice
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the beef tips: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef tips and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. This step locks in the beef’s flavor and juices.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with beef tips. Cook until onions become translucent, about 3-4 minutes, enhancing the savory aroma.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer beef tips: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the beef tips cook gently until tender, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cold water to make a slurry. This will thicken the sauce nicely.
- Thicken the sauce: Gradually stir the slurry into the simmering beef mixture. Continue cooking uncovered for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Cook the rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water or beef broth, butter, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Serve: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and plate it. Spoon the savory beef tips and thickened sauce over the rice. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For more flavor, use beef broth instead of water when cooking rice.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; Worcestershire and soy sauce add saltiness, so add additional salt cautiously.
- Optional smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky depth but can be omitted if unavailable.
- To save time, stew meat can be substituted with pre-cut beef cubes labeled for stewing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
