Description
This Instant Pot Beef Tips recipe transforms tough cuts of beef into tender, gravy-covered perfection in just over an hour. With pressure cooking, rich aromatics, and a silky homemade gravy, this instapot recipe delivers steakhouse-quality comfort food right at home—perfect for weeknight dinners or family feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds stew meat or beef tips (chuck roast or round roast)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Aromatics and Flavor Base:
- 1 large Vidalia onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry red or white wine (or broth substitute)
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Thickening Agent:
- 3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Press “Sauté” on Instant Pot, add olive oil, and sear beef in batches for 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and repeat.
- Add butter, onions, and garlic to pot, sauté 1 minute.
- Deglaze with wine, scraping browned bits from the pot.
- Cancel sauté. Return beef with juices, add broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Seal pot, set to High Pressure for 25 minutes. Natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release.
- Remove herbs. Stir in cornstarch slurry. Press “Sauté” and simmer 5–10 minutes until gravy thickens.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcrowd beef when searing. Allow natural release for tender meat. Add mushrooms or carrots for extra flavor. Gravy thickens as it cools—adjust with broth if reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 57 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot / Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz beef + ½ cup gravy
- Calories: 552
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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