Instant Pot Beef Tips

Super easy and incredibly tender these Instant Pot Beef Tips and gravy are cozy comfort food that your family will love! No pressure cooker? Don’t worry, I have slow cooker instructions for you too!

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Looking for another super easy recipe to add to your weeknight meal routine? Of course, you are! Let me introduce you to this cozy and comforting bowl of Instant Pot Beef Tips – prepare to be a dinnertime hero in your house.

If you need to keep things really simple or your spice cabinet is looking a little sparse at the moment, the smoked paprika, steak seasoning, and thyme are entirely optional. I do love the flavor they add but they aren’t essential. Oh, and you can make your prep even easier by learning how to freeze garlic and how to freeze onions.

What cut of beef is used for beef tips?

In most cases, meat sold as “beef tips” is sliced sirloin or tenderloin. Whereas “stew meat” is generally a mixture that may be from various cuts (chuck, rump, top round, etc.). Those cuts are better used in Whole30 Beef Stew. or Whole30 Pot Roast.

I used sirloin beef tips from Butcher Box in this recipe. You can also purchase your own sirloin/tenderloin and cut into bite-sized pieces. You can also use the same cuts for Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef and Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup.

What to Serve With Instant Pot Beef Tips

This dish is great over rice (I used Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Rice) like Instant Pot Brown Jasmine Rice,  Instant Pot Basmati Rice, Instant Pot Coconut Rice, Instant Pot Jasmine Rice, mashed potatoes (related: Fluffy Mashed Potatoes or Creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes), or egg noodles. 

To balance everything out, add a big side of veggies. Try Roasted Frozen Broccoli, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli, Spicy Green Beans, Blistered Shishito Peppers, or Air Fryer Cauliflower.

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

• If you’re pressed for time and perform a “quick release”, the meat will likely become tough. The quick-release option increases the temperature inside the Instant Pot to above boiling. As it can take ~12 minutes to depressurize the pot manually, you’re essentially boiling the meat for that time. Boiling = tough meat.
• If you add the sour cream, mix it with a bit of the hot gravy in a small bowl before adding it to the Instant Pot. This will keep it from curdling.
• To make this dish Whole30 compliant and paleo-friendly – replace the cornstarch with arrowroot powder. Leave out the Worcestershire sauce, and serve over compliant mashed potatoes or with veggies.

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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

One serving has 3 WW Freestyle Smart Points (does not include the rice and optional sour cream)

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4.94 from 16 votes

Instant Pot Beef Tips

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Pressurizing/Depressurizing23 mins

Total Time53 mins

Easy and incredibly tender beef tips in the Instant Pot is comfort food that your family will love!

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Beef Tips and Gravy, beef tips instant pot, Sirloin Beef Tips

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lbs beef tips
• ▢ 1 cup onion {diced}
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic {minced}
• ▢ 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• ▢ 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ 1/8 tsp black pepper {ground}
• ▢ 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• ▢ 1 tsp dried parsley
• ▢ 1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
• ▢ 1.5 cups beef stock
• ▢ 3/4 cup chicken stock {or additional beef stock}
• ▢ 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 1 tsp yellow mustard {optional}
• ▢ 3 tbsp sour cream {optional}
• ▢ 3 tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Instant Pot
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Silicone spatula

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl combine meat, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, dried parsley and thyme, and steak seasoning. Toss to coat.
• In your Instant Pot add: beef stock (and chicken stock if using), Worcestershire, mustard, onion and garlic.
• Add the seasoned meat and lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle to “Sealing”. Press Manual>High Pressure>20 minutes.
• When it has finished cooking, allow the pressure cooker to sit for 10 minutes. Then, carefully flip the steam release handle to “venting” and allow any additional pressure to be released. Remove the lid. 

Making the Gravy

• For the gravy: combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup broth from the instant pot in a small bowl (this creates a "slurry"). Whisk really well.
• Turn the Instant Pot to Saute and add the cornstarch slurry to the broth and gently stir it in.
• Stirring often, allow the mixture to cook for 5 minutes or until thickened to your preference.
• (optional): in a small bowl, stir in 3 tbsp of sour cream with a bit of the hot gravy and add to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.

Notes

Slow cooker instructions: Follow steps 1-2 above. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is fall apart tender.

Remove 1 cup hot broth from the slow cooker and transfer it to a small saucepan.

Combine 3 tbsp corn starch and 1/4 cup of hot broth in a small bowl. Whisk into the sauce pan and bring to a slow rolling boil. Stir constantly for ~2 minutes.

Add to the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Beef Tips

Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)

Calories 189 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 66mg22%

Sodium 324mg14%

Potassium 566mg16%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 65IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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