Instant Pot Beef Tips And Gravy

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I don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely loooooove making Instant Pot Dinners for so many reasons. One of the biggest reasons is that this usually mean less clean-up and faster cook times. This Instant Pot Beef Tips recipe doesn’t disappoint in either of those categories.

Like my Instant Pot Beef Stew it’s a savory, quick recipe that doesn’t involve too many other bowls, pots, and plates. Which means more time with my family and less time at the sink. #winwin. Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy is the epitome of comfort food aka so belly warming and filling. You might also want to check out these Cheap Instant Pot Recipes.

Why This Recipe Works

• Easy and impressive – This is full of simple ingredients and is foolproof – so yaye for a dish that wows at fancy dinner parties and your busy weeknights.
• Budget friendly and quick – I love that this is a great way to feed the family a quick dinner without breaking the bank.
• Instant Pot meal. I love freeing up oven space with this. The other awesome thing is that the Pressure Cooker will tenderize this meat perfectly in about 30 minutes.  
• Scalable – You can double this dish. You may need to make it in one of the bigger Instapots, like the 8-quart. Just make sure to not fill it past the fill line. 
• Leftovers freeze well – Yeap, meal prep some and future dinners are already sorted.

Ingredient Notes

You just need a few ingredients you can easily get from a grocery store. Follow my tips on each ingredient for best results.

• Olive oil – My go to is extra virgin olive oil, but use vegetable oil or whatever you have.
• Veggies – I tend to use yellow onion and different kinds of mushrooms, like baby Bella or crimini mushrooms. Please use whatever you have in the cupboard. 
• Stew meat – I used stew meat (aka beef tips). Stew meat at the grocery is usually chuck roast, and is usually a more budget-friendly option. Your grocery butcher should be able to help you find it. I recommend cutting it into 1.5 inch chunks. You can also try tenderloin and even sirloin.
• Beef stock – My go to is beef broth. But swap out for some red wine, chicken or vegetable stock instead although this could change the overall dish flavor. 
• Italian seasoning – You can make your own or get some from the store.
• Worcestershire sauce – Honest this adds delicious flavor, so don’t skip it.  
• Cornstarch and water – These two are great to make a slurry that helps thicken the gravy at the end of cooking.

How To Make Instant Pot Beef Tips And Gravy

Use the process shots below as a visual guide to help you make this. Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. Set the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Heat the olive oil and add the onion, cook until translucent, around 4 minutes. Add the stew meat and sear on all sides. 
2. Pour stock, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and mushrooms. Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and set it on high pressure for 35 minutes. 
3. When done, perform a Quick Pressure Release to manually release the pressure. Remove the lid and set to sauté again. 
4. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry. Add to the Instant Pot and stir until the sauce has thickened. 

Bintu’s Tips and Variations

I really love switching things up in the kitchen. Here are some tips for easier cooking and variations for you to try if you want something a little different.

• Extra flavor – Add a tablespoon of soy sauce with the Worcestershire or instead of it. You can also add a can of mushroom soup for an extra twist.
• Add in veggies – Beef dishes like this are always good places to add veggies like carrots and celery. They cook up nicely and it’s a great way to get more vegetables in your family. 
• Deglaze if needed – I highly recommend you deglaze the inner pot if anything is stuck to it, with the cooking liquid and a wooden spoon to avoid the dreaded burn notice.
• Keep safe – When performing a Quick Pressure Release, please make sure the vent is away from you to avoid steam burn.
• Time – Cook time listed does not include the time it takes for Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.

Storage

This is the perfect freezer meal and great for meal prep, so add it to your weekly meal plans and save some time each week. 

• Store– Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
• Freeze – This dish freezes reasonably well. Let it cool completely before transferring to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Freeze up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before eating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for a super tasty meal. You can make the potatoes at the same time by using a steam rack to cook the potatoes on while the meat cooks, then remove, mash, and add milk and optional seasonings. This dish is great served over mashed cauliflower, Instant Pot Quinoa, or this Instant Pot Rice or with biscuits too. 

Other treats include creamy Scalloped Potatoes as well as these delicious Bourbon Glazed Carrots.

More Recipes

If you love this recipe, check out these other great Instant Pot recipes:

• Instant Pot Lamb Shoulder.
• Best Ever Instant Pot Pot Roast.
• Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes.
• Instant Pot Sloppy Joes.
• Instant Pot Beef Stew.

FAQs

Weight Watchers Points

There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Tools You Need

• An awesome Instant Pot.
• A set of accessories to help you cook.

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