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Instant Pot Beef Tips Recipes

Instant Pot Beef Tips Recipe

Instant Pot Beef Tips are a comforting, hearty meal with tender chunks of beef smothered in a savory gravy. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is made with stew beef or chuck roast, cooked quickly in your Instant Pot while still maintaining that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American
Calories: 552
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef:
  • 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 onion diced (1-inch pieces)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Gravy:
  • 1/2 cup dry red or white wine or additional beef broth
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme tied with kitchen twine
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Prep the Beef: Pat the stew meat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Beef: Using the “Sauté” function on your Instant Pot, heat olive oil. Sear the beef in batches until golden brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Add butter to the pot, then sauté onions and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the wine and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce and stir until the bottom is clear.
  5. Pressure Cook: Return the beef, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Seal and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes.
  6. Thicken the Gravy: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add it to the pot, and simmer the gravy using the “Sauté” function for 5-15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Serve: Serve the beef tips over mashed potatoes, polenta, or noodles, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use of Wine: For the best flavor, use a dry red or white wine. Avoid sweet wines.
  • Cornstarch Slurry: Adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding more or less cornstarch slurry as needed.
  • Meat Cut Options: You can use chuck roast or round roast if stew meat isn’t available.
  • Freezing Tip: Beef tips freeze well! Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
  • Calories: 552 kcal
  • Total Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg
  • Sodium: 733mg
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Potassium: 151mg
  • Iron: 21%
  • Vitamin A: 10%
  • Vitamin C: 5%