Instant Pot Beef Tips & Gravy: Comfort Food Bliss at Home

A quick and comforting meal featuring tender beef tips enveloped in rich gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Natural Pressure Release 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Tips

2 tablespoons Oil Can substitute with butter or cooking spray.
2 pounds Stew Meat (or Chuck) Beef tenderloin can be used for a premium option.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Gravy

1 medium Sweet Onion Can substitute with yellow or red onion.
3 cloves Garlic Can replace with garlic powder.
1 cup Beef Broth Can use chicken or vegetable broth.
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a substitute.
1 leaf Bay Leaf Omit if unavailable, use dried herbs instead.
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Can be replaced with dried oregano, basil, and thyme.
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Adjust quantity if using dried thyme.

For Thickening

2 tablespoons Cornstarch
¼ cup Water

For Serving

4 cups Mashed Potatoes (or Rice/Egg Noodles) Choose your favorite starch.
to taste Fresh Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

Instant Pot

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Instant Pot Beef Tips & Gravy

Turn your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat the oil for 2-3 minutes.
Season stew meat with salt and pepper, brown the meat in batches for 5-7 minutes.
Add remaining oil, sauté diced sweet onion for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in beef broth and scrape up bits from the bottom of the pot.
Return browned beef to pot, add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, and thyme. Stir well.
Lock lid, set to high pressure for 25 minutes, and allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
Switch to ‘Sauté’ mode and mix cornstarch with water until dissolved. Stir into the pot to thicken the gravy.
Serve beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, deglaze properly and avoid a ‘burn’ notice. Browning the meat is recommended for added flavor depth.

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