Beef Tips & Gravy

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs. sirloin tips

3 Tablespoons flour

3 tablespoons olive oil

Beef Seasoning

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon paprika

Gravy

¼ cup dry red wine, optional

3 Tablespoons cold butter, separated

1 small yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

1 beef bouillon cube

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup cold water + 3 tablespoons corn starch Instructions

Combine beef seasoning mix and measure out gravy ingredients before beginning.

Cut meat into 1-inch cubes, discard any large pieces of fat. Combine beef seasoning and sprinkle it over the meat. Toss to coat. Sprinkle flour over the meat and toss again. Heat 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat in batches, don't overcrowd the pan. Brown on each side for 30-45 seconds. Add a splash of more oil if needed. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef. *Don't cook the beef all the way through. You want it to cook in the gravy to add more flavor.

Add ¼ cup wine and use a silicone spatula to “clean” (deglaze) the bottom of the pan, removing any brown remnants. The brown specks are called “fond” and will give the sauce lots of good flavor.

Let the wine gently bubble and reduce by half. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 TBS butter and the onions. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add all remaining gravy ingredients except the cornstarch mixture and remaining cold butter. Bring to a boil. Combine the corn starch and cold water. Whisk into the sauce, a little at a time. Stir continuously. Continue until your desired consistency is obtained.