Soul Food Beef Tips & Rice Recipe
This comforting soul food dish features tender beef tips smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy, served over fluffy rice. The slow simmering process brings out deep, hearty flavors, making this a perfect meal for a satisfying, home-cooked experience.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil plus 1 tbsp more if using mushrooms
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter plus 2 tbsp more if using mushrooms
- 1 onion chopped
- 5 cups beef stock
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp onion soup mix
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms optional
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Add the flour and meat to a large freezer bag, seal it, and shake until the beef is evenly coated.
- Brown the Meat: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Onion: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until soft. As the onion cooks, pour the beef stock into the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: If not using mushrooms, stir the minced garlic into the onions and cook for another minute. If using mushrooms, wait until they are added before adding garlic.
- Mushroom Variation: In a separate pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining butter and the garlic, then remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the pot with the onions. Stir in the onion soup mix, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Whisk everything together, then cover partially and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
- Final Simmer: If using mushrooms, add them and stir everything together. Allow the dish to cook on medium-low heat for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
- Serve: Spoon the beef tips and gravy over a plate of warm, fluffy rice.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the beef tips to simmer for an extra 15-20 minutes on low heat.
- Serve with classic soul food sides like collard greens or cornbread for a complete meal.
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