No Peeking Beef Tips Recipe
Discover the secret to incredibly tender and juicy beef tips with this simple 'no peeking' recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features flavorful beef tips simmered in a rich and comforting sauce of cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and beef broth. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, serve these delicious beef tips over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a satisfying family meal.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven For searing and simmering
- 1 Mixing Bowl For combining sauce ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Beef Tips cut into 1-inch cubes (sirloin or chuck roast)
- 1 large Yellow Onion sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 can (10.75 ounce) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 packet (1 ounce) Dry Onion Soup Mix
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- to taste Salt
- optional Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef tips generously with salt and pepper. Sear beef tips on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the seared beef tips to the skillet. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Pour over beef tips.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 2-2.5 hours, or until beef tips are fork-tender. Resist the urge to peek!
- Check for tenderness after 2 hours. Continue simmering if needed.
- For a thicker sauce, remove lid and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
For richer flavor, use bone-in chuck roast. You can add vegetables like carrots and potatoes for a heartier meal. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.