### **Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy Recipe**
#### **Ingredients:**
**For the Beef Tips:**
- 2 lbs (900g) beef tips or stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
**For the Mushroom Gravy:**
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard for added flavor
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#### **Instructions:**
**Beef Tips:**
1. **Sear the Beef:**
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef tips with salt and pepper. Add them to the pan and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. **Cook Aromatics:**
- In the same pan, sauté the onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. **Simmer:**
- Return the beef to the pan. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, and paprika.
- Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and cook for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
4. **Thicken the Sauce:**
- In a small bowl, mix flour or cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry.
- Gradually stir the slurry into the beef mixture, cooking until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
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**Mushroom Gravy:**
1. **Sauté Mushrooms:**
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
2. **Make the Gravy:**
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard (if using).
3. **Simmer:**
- Cook until the gravy thickens (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
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**Combine and Serve:**
1. Add the mushroom gravy to the beef tips, stirring to combine.
2. Simmer together for an additional 5-10 minutes to meld the flavors.
3. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Enjoy your hearty, melt-in-your-mouth beef tips with rich mushroom gravy!
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