Instant Pot Beef Tips & Gravy: Delicious & Tender
Make tender, flavorful Instant Pot Beef Tips & Gravy with this easy recipe! Perfect for a hearty family meal over mashed potatoes or rice. Get the simple steps now!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated.
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the beef in batches, browning on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pot. Remove browned beef and set aside.
- Add the chopped yellow onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced cremini mushrooms (if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This prevents a 'Burn' error.
- Return the browned beef to the Instant Pot. Add the remaining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the venting knob is sealed. Select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' and set the timer for 20 minutes on high pressure. Allow for a 10-minute natural pressure release (NPR) once cooking is complete, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid and discard the bay leaf. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode again.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the beef tips, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency (this usually takes 2-3 minutes). Turn off the Instant Pot.
- Serve the tender beef tips and gravy hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of red wine along with the beef broth. This dish reheats well and is perfect for meal prepping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
