Beef Tips and Gravy

Place beef tips in a large mixing bowl.

Season the beef generously with creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, beef bouillon, chili powder, cayenne pepper, steak seasoning, and black pepper.

Using your hands, mix the seasonings into the beef until every piece is well coated.

Dice the yellow onion.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Remove the cooked onions and garlic from the pot and set them aside.

Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, add the seasoned beef tips and brown them on all sides.

Once all the beef is browned, return it to the pot.

Sprinkle the beefy onion soup mix over the beef and stir to combine.

Pour in the beef broth and water, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pot.

Add the sautéed onions and garlic back into the pot and stir everything together.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 50 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the pot while stirring continuously to thicken the gravy.

Cover and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the gravy has reached your desired thickness.

Serve the beef tips and gravy hot over rice with your favorite side, like green beans.