Let’s make beef tips with potatoes and gravy🫶
When the weather is feeling breezy and cozy I love to make a big pot of comfort for my family. This dish is simple, delicious, and can be prepared within an hour @Lemon8 Food.
Ingredients:
Chuck beef cubes
1 onion diced
1 tablespoon garlic
4 sprigs thyme
3 sprigs rosemary
Salt and peeper to taste
2 tablespoons sofrito
Beef broth (enough to cover your meat)
3-4 medium golden potatoes diced
1/4 cup flour
Directions:
1- Heat a Dutch oven and add a couple tablespoons of olive oil.
2- Add in all of your ingredients except beef broth, flour, and potatoes. Brown up your meat a little and then add in your beef broth.
3- Cover your Dutch oven or pot and allow the cook on medium heat for about 30-45 minutes.
4- Add in your potatoes and create a slurry with your flour and enough cold water to thin the flour out. Stir in your flour and water slurry, cover pot and allow to continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes or until your potatoes are soft enough.
5- Serve alongside a hot scoop of rice and enjoy 😊.
#cookwithlemon8 #lemon8challenge #farmtotable #dinner #lemon8recipe
Cooking beef tips with potatoes and gravy has become one of my favorite ways to prepare a filling and hearty meal especially when the weather gets cooler. Using chuck beef cubes is a great choice since the marbling in the meat adds both flavor and tenderness when slow-cooked. Browning the meat initially seals in those savory juices which really enhances the overall taste. In addition to the key ingredients like thyme, rosemary, and garlic, I love adding sofrito as a flavor base—it's perfect for deepening the meat's flavor profile with a touch of aromatic vegetables and herbs. When cooking, using a Dutch oven is ideal because it evenly distributes heat and allows the beef to become tender without drying out. The way you thicken the gravy by making a slurry with flour and cold water is simple yet effective. This step ensures the sauce has just the right consistency that coats each piece of potato and beef, making every bite delicious. I like to pair this beef tips dish with a scoop of fluffy rice, which soaks up the gravy beautifully. For those wanting to customize, swapping golden potatoes with Yukon Gold or red potatoes works well too. Adding a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce to the beef broth can elevate the depth of flavor. Don't forget to season to taste with salt and pepper throughout to balance all the ingredients. This recipe is a perfect example of comfort food that doesn’t take too long to prepare but yields a rewarding, family-friendly meal that warms both the heart and home.
