Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy Recipe

Introduction

Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner. Tender beef cooked in a rich, savory gravy is ready quickly thanks to the Instant Pot, making it an easy favorite for busy home cooks.

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds stew meat or beef tips
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large Vidalia (sweet) onion, diced to 1”
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup dry red or white wine (or additional broth)
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, bundled with kitchen twine
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the meat very dry, then season all over with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Press the “Saute” button on the Instant Pot and, if available, set to medium temperature and 30 minutes. Pour in olive oil and heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add one-third of the beef to the pot in a single layer. Sear for 3 minutes until golden brown and a crust forms. Remove and repeat with remaining meat.
4. Step 4: Add butter and heat until melted and foaming. Toss in onions and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
5. Step 5: Pour in wine and scrape browned bits from the pot bottom with a wooden spoon. Continue until the pot bottom is clean and wine stops bubbling.
6. Step 6: Press “Cancel” to stop sautéing. Return beef and juices to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme bundle, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
7. Step 7: Seal the Instant Pot and set it to “High Pressure” for 25 minutes. After cooking, let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.
8. Step 8: Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a smooth slurry. Carefully remove the lid from the pot. Stir in the slurry, then press “Saute” again and simmer for 5-15 minutes until gravy thickens. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
9. Step 9: Serve the beef tips hot over mashed potatoes, polenta, or egg noodles. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• For a richer flavor, use dry red wine in the recipe. If avoiding alcohol, substitute with extra beef broth.
• Make sure to pat the beef dry before browning to get a good crust and avoid steaming the meat.
• Remove the thyme bundle before serving to avoid woody stems in the gravy.
• Try adding mushrooms along with the onions for an earthy twist.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if the gravy is too thick. This dish can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes, stew meat or any braising cut like chuck works best because it becomes tender with pressure cooking. Avoid lean cuts as they might dry out.

Do I have to use wine in the recipe?

No, the wine adds depth but you can easily replace it with extra beef broth if you prefer not to use alcohol.

Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy Recipe

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• Author: anna
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Description

Tender and flavorful Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy is a hearty one-pot meal featuring seared beef stew meat cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, red or white wine, and savory beef broth. Finished with a rich homemade gravy thickened with cornstarch, this comforting dish is perfect served over mashed potatoes, polenta, or egg noodles.

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Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

• 2.5 pounds stew meat or beef tips
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Cooking Fat and Aromatics

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large Vidalia (sweet) onion, diced to 1 inch
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Flavorings

• ½ cup dry red or white wine (or additional broth)
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

Herbs and Thickening

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, bundled with kitchen twine
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

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Instructions

1. Season the Meat: Pat the stew meat very dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear, then season all over evenly with kosher salt and ground pepper.
2. Sear the Beef: Press the “Saute” button on the Instant Pot. If your model has temperature settings, select medium and set the timer for 30 minutes. Add olive oil to the pot and heat until it shimmers. Add about one-third of the beef pieces in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes until golden brown crust forms. Remove and repeat with remaining beef batches.
3. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add butter to the hot pot and heat until melted and foaming. Toss in diced onions and minced garlic, stirring constantly. Sauté for about 1 minute to soften and release aromas.
4. Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Continue cooking and scraping until the wine stops bubbling and the pot bottom is clean to prevent burn warnings.
5. Add Remaining Ingredients: Cancel the “Saute” mode. Return all the seared beef and any accumulated juices back to the Instant Pot. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and stir gently. Place the thyme sprigs bundled in kitchen twine and the bay leaf on top.
6. Pressure Cook the Beef: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to cook on “High Pressure” for 25 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure. After cooking, allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes to further tenderize the meat, then carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
7. Make the Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Remove the lid from the Instant Pot, opening away from your face to avoid steam burns. Pour in the slurry and stir until combined. Press “Saute” and simmer for 5–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your liking.
8. Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the gravy and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the beef tips immediately over mashed potatoes, polenta, or egg noodles for a warm and satisfying meal.

Notes

• Use stew meat or beef tips with some marbling for the best tenderness and flavor.
• If you don’t want to use wine, substitute with extra beef broth.
• Bundling thyme sprigs with kitchen twine makes removing the herbs easier after cooking.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Instant Pot
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Instant Pot beef tips, beef stew, beef tips with gravy, pressure cooker beef, easy beef dinner