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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!
Are you looking for a super-easy and freaking delicious recipe to add to your weeknight meal routine? Well, duh, of course, you are!
Friends, let me introduce you to this cozy bowl of Instant Pot beef tips and gravy. Serve it alongside our cream cheese mashed potatoes or Instant Pot Jasmine rice, and prepare to be a dinnertime hero in your house.
Reader Review
“I get beef tips in my Butcher Box every month and have struggled to cook them in a way that doesn’t leave the meat tough. Not anymore! This is the perfect solution for my dry, tough beef tips problem! I make them using this recipe every time now and they always come out perfectly! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!”
Elaina
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.
Cozy Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef tips
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper {ground}
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 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}
- 1 cup onion {diced}
- 2 cloves garlic {minced}
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp sour cream {optional}
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine beef tips, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, dried parsley and thyme, and steak seasoning. Toss to coat.2 lbs beef tips, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
- In your Instant Pot add: beef stock (and chicken stock if using), Worcestershire, mustard, onion and garlic.1 cup onion, 1.5 cups beef stock, 3/4 cup chicken stock, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 2 cloves 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.3 tbsp cornstarch
- 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.3 tbsp sour cream
Notes
- 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 cornstarch and 1/4 cup of hot broth in a small bowl. Whisk into the saucepan 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Would it be possible to make this stovetop or oven?
Hi Anne, I have not tried either method before so I don’t feel comfortable advising you on it. However, I do have slow cooker instructions in the “Notes” section of the printable recipe card.If you have a slow cooker, this is a perfect recipe for it!
I made this last week and it was super fast, easy, and so good! I will definitely make it again!
Jo, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it so much! It’s a friend’s recipe that I adapted to the Instant Pot. I’ll make sure to share your kind words with her as well.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
I made this dish at my husband’s request. He is a beef tips (and noodles) lover, but he is also an HIGHLY PICKY eater. They got his seal of approval and a request to make them again soon. No problem, easy-peasy in the Instant Pot!
I’m so glad he enjoyed it, Terry! Winning over picky eaters is one of my favorite parts of this job. I’ll share your review with my friend. The base recipe is hers; I adapted it to the Instant Pot.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.