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!
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
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 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.