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tender beef tips in rich brown gravy served over fluffy white rice in a homemade comfort food bowl.
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Beef Tips and Rice Recipe

Tender beef pieces simmer slowly in a rich brown gravy and are served over warm fluffy rice. This comforting beef tips and rice recipe delivers deep savory flavor, fork-tender meat, and a satisfying homemade dinner that is perfect for family meals or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 486
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Base
  • 2 lb beef tips or sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for browning beef
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Savory Gravy
  • 3 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Thickening Slurry
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp water mixed with cornstarch
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked white rice warm and fluffy

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef pieces dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and brown for 2–3 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir frequently.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly until fragrant.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pan. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then add onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef becomes tender.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry.
  8. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  9. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Spoon the tender beef and rich gravy over warm cooked white rice and serve immediately.

Notes

For deeper flavor, scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan when adding the broth. A small piece of butter stirred into the finished gravy can add a glossy finish and richer taste. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen the gravy.