Instant Pot Beef Tips
Quick and cozy beef tips made in an Instant Pot, served with a rich gravy. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Beef and Gravy Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast Cut into 1 to 1.5 inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning beef
- 1 large onion Chopped
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 cup beef broth For deglazing and cooking
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Adds a savory punch
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste Optional, for added sweetness
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Adds herby flavor
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mixed with water for thickening gravy
- 1 tablespoon water Mixed with cornstarch for thickening
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and set to Sauté mode.
- Brown the beef in two batches, ensuring not to crowd the pot.
- Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more oil if needed, then cook the onion until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook for a quick stir until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up all browned bits.
- Return the browned beef to the pot, followed by Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and thyme.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to High Pressure for 22 minutes.
- After cooking, allow a natural release for 10 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir in the slurry to thicken the gravy and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice. Add a bright side like salad or roasted vegetables to balance the richness.