Lean and Green Beef Tips Recipe

Beef Tips and Gravy (Whole30, Keto)

September 29, 2022 | Author: Ashley McCrary

Savory tender beef sirloin tips drenched with brown gravy and served over cauliflower mash. This meal is not only delicious, but it is also Keto, Whole30 and Paleo compliant.

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Hands down, this Beef Tips and Gravy over Cauliflower Mash recipe is by far my new favorite recipe of ALL TIME. I live for comfort food and this meal makes me feel all warm and cozy inside. With this meal, I have to control myself because you will find me creeping in the kitchen for seconds and thirds.

Creating delicious meals that serve my family in a healthy way is what I live for! When my husband looks at me and says, "Babe this is a flipping WINNER DINNER!" I feel so so good inside, almost like I am nailing this whole wife and mom thing, haha. The best part about this recipe is I have developed it for the stove and instant pot!

Ingredients needed:

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat or sirloin tips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/4 tsp salt
pinch of pepper

Gravy

2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp garlic powder
pepper (to taste)
1/4 tsp salt (add more to taste if needed)
2 tbsp tapioca flour ( dissolved in 2 tbsp water (for Keto, sub 1/4 tsp xanthan gum)

Mashed Cauliflower

2 (12oz) bags cauliflower rice (or 1 head of cauliflower, chopped-boiled or steamed)
2 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp chives (fresh or dry)
2 tbsp coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt (add more to taste if needed)
1/4 tsp pepper (add more to taste if needed)

How to make Beef Tips and Gravy:

Stove-Top Version

In a large skillet heat oil over high heat. Add the meat, minced garlic and a little salt and pepper. Cook on medium/high heat until meat is browned on all sides; about 5 minutes.
Pour 2 cups beef broth over the meat and drippings and bring to a boil then reduce heat. Add dissolved tapioca flour, ghee, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the beef broth. (The broth will not thicken automatically, it will thicken as it heats up and simmers.
Mix thoroughly and stir into the meat. Simmer until the meat is tender and the gravy is thick. (The longer it simmers, the more tender the meat. I recommend simmering on low with lid for an additional 30 minutes or longer).

Instant Pot Version

Turn on the Instant Pot and set to sauté and allow time to heat up
Add 1 tbsp olive oil and place the steak pieces in. Cook until the outside of the steak is browned.
Before adding in the gravy ingredients, turn the settings on the instant pot to high pressure. Once this setting is on, add all ingredients for the gravy. Make sure to add the tapioca flour last, dissolved in water first. It will mix evenly this way. Once it heats up, the gravy should thicken.
Lock the lid making sure the top vent is sealed. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. If the broth is not thick enough after pressure cooking, add a 1/2 tbsp MORE tapioca flour and turn onto "Sauté" mode and bring to a boil.
I usually use natural release, but it's fine if you do quick release if you are in a hurry. I find that the steak is a little more tender with the natural release.

Crockpot Version

Brown the beef tips over medium/high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Remove and add meat to crockpot.
Throw all the ingredients EXCEPT the tapioca flour in the crockpot (Using an additional 1 cup of broth for this version)
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-7 hours.
15 minutes before serving, dissolve the 2 tbsp of tapioca flour in 2 tbsp of water and add to the crockpot. Mix in completely and stir until it begins to thicken. Cook on low 15 additional minutes. (If you want it a little thicker, you may need to add 1/2 tbsp MORE tapioca flour)

What if my gravy that goes over the beef tips does not get thick?

Gravy is something that will bring any dish to life and it took me a long time to figure out the perfect recipe that aligns with the Paleo guidelines. Tapioca and Arrowroot flour are game changers for Paleo cooking and serves as a great thickening agents that are the perfect substitute for real flour. I also love brightening up my roast along with just plain ham steaks with this gravy. If you are looking for a keto substitute, feel free to use xanthan gum.

This is a very common question. Because arrowroot and tapioca are a Paleo substitute for real four/thickening agent, don't expect the gravy to be as thick as the traditional gravy. My gravy is the consistency of a thicker soup. Feel free to add less broth to make it thicker or experiment with adding a little more tapioca flour.

Remember, it will have to simmer and as it heats it will begin to thicken. If you are living strict Keto, feel free to sub xantham gum. Whisk 1/4 tsp xanthan gum with 1 part cold water to create a slurry.

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Savory tender beef sirloin tips drenched with brown gravy and served over cauliflower mash. This meal is not only delicious, but it is also Keto, Whole30 and Paleo compliant.

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