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Alright now, flavor seekers and comfort food lovers—this Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy got that slow, deep groove, just like Stephanie Mills singing “Something in the Way You Make Me Feel”—warm, rich, and straight-up soulful.
Tender chunks of beef sirloin steak get seasoned with bold, flavorful Haitian epis seasoning base, seared 'til brown and beautiful, then pressure cooked in a savory beef broth and Worcestershire sauce-spiked gravy until melt-in-your-mouth tender—about 20 minutes of pure comfort magic.
This recipe solves the dry, chewy beef tip problem by letting the seasoning and pressure cooker do all the heavy lifting, locking in juicy flavor from start to finish. This dish could also be simmered slow and low on the stovetop for about 90 minutes.
Can’t find Haitian epis? A quick blend of garlic, scallions, and thyme will keep the flavor game strong. A splash of red wine or a pinch of smoked paprika can level up the gravy game if you're feelin' fancy. Can’t find sirloin steak either? Chuck roast works too, just cut into chunks.
Serve these luscious and tender beef tips over creamy Southern mashed potatoes, rice, or cooked egg noodles to soak up every last drop of that savory goodness.
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Equipment
- instant pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef Sirloin Steak cut into ¼ - ½ inch chunks
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 Fresh Thyme sprigs
- ½ cup Haitian Epis Seasoning Base
- 1 White Onion diced
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- ½ cup Red Wine
- 2 cups Beef Stock
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 cup melted unsalted butter or canola oil
- 1 cup Rice
Instructions
Make the roux
- Start with a 2:1 ratio flour to fat and mix right in the skillet until smooth and well blended. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and place skillet in the oven. Check the roux after about 20 minutes. Stir as necessary and bake until desired color. I prefer a darker chocolate color.
Make the Beef Tips
- In a cast iron or other oven proof skillet mix oil and flour well.
- Mix the cajun seasoning spices together in a mixing bowl.
- Season the beef tips with a ¼ of the cajun seasoning blend. Set aside.
- Heat Instant Pot to “high” saute settings. Once saute display reads “Hot” add a tablespoon of oil then brown the beef on all sides.
- Remove the beef to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add the onion and saute 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Season the vegetables as you saute with half of the remaining cajun seasoning.
- Add a ½ cup of the epic seasoning to the onions and stir mixing well.
- Add the stock, wine, and Worcestershire sauce mixing well to deglaze the pan. Add the bay leaf and last of the spices, then add the beef tips back to the pot.
- Close the lid and then pressure cook for 20 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then manual release the pressure.
- Cancel cook then return to “saute” settings. Add the roux, mix well and cook another 10 minutes. Serve over rice, cooked in your preferred way.
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