beef tips instant pot
Tender, flavorful beef tips made easy in the Instant Pot. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep for the week!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat cubed chuck roast or sirloin tips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth low-sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Optional Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to “Sauté.” Add olive oil and brown beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in ½ cup broth to deglaze the pot. Scrape up all browned bits.
- Add remaining broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Return beef to the pot and stir.
- Seal lid, set valve to 'Sealing,' and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Let naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Optional: To thicken, mix cornstarch with cold water. Set Instant Pot to “Sauté,” stir in slurry, and cook until thickened (2–3 minutes).
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Leftovers taste even better the next day!