Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe (2024)

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This amazing instant pot beef tip recipe is out of this world! The beef is so tender and the gravy is delicious! You will not be disappointed in this yummy recipe!

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Instant pot beef tips

We have another fabulous instant pot recipe for you to try! It is SO good! This Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe is going to have your entire family asking for more!

Literally, everyone is going to be fighting over who gets the last drops of gravy!

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This meal is perfect for Sunday lunch but easy enough for dinner during a busy week. Trust me. It’s so simple and the instant pot makes it all so fast.

It comes together in under 20 minutes. Yes! That is less time than going to get take out and coming back home to eat it.

This meal is truly amazing. We all love it so much and I love that it is so very simple.

It’s now on our regular menu plan rotation. Yum!

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You will need a pressure cooker to make beef tips instant pot recipe.

You will need an electric pressure cooker for this recipe.I am using an8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quartif you prefer.

We also used our instant pot to make this delicious Instant Pot Roast Dinner Recipe.

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Since purchasing an instant pot, it truly has changed meal time around here. I can pull together dinner in little to no time.

Seriously! I am horrible about remembering to take out meat from the freezer. Next thing I know, it’s an hour before dinner time and well my meat is frozen!

Since I bought an instant pot, problem solved!You can find theInstant pot on sale here.

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No worries if you don’t have an instant pot, you can try our delicious Crockpot Beef Tips and Rice Recipe.It’s absolutely yummy as well!

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Ingredients for instant pot beef tips:

  • 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cups of beef broth
  • 2 lbs of stew meat
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of pepper
  • ¼ cup of water (reserved)
  • 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
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How to make beef tips in Instant pot:

1. Place the Instant pot on sauté setting.

2. Add stew meat and onions to the instant pot. Cook until the stew meat is brown (approximately 3-4 minutes).

3. Cancel the sauté setting. Pour the beef stock, cream of mushroom soup, and seasonings over the beef.

4. Add the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing.

5. Press the manual button and set the pressure for 15 minutes. If you are using an 8 quart instant pot, then do high pressure.

6. Once it is finished, you can do a quick release and remove the lid.

7. In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and the water until smoothed.

8. Mix into the pot. Set the sauté button again and bring the beef to a boil.

9. Allow it to boil for a few minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.

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What to serve with beef tips?

You can serve this over mashed potatoes, noodles or rice. It’s amazing with any of these.

Just choose the one your family loves the most. This Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe is very quick and easy and SO good with this gravy.

I have also served it with this Brown Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe and it was a hit! You can even cook brown rice in the microwave.

So simple! Did you know you can freeze rice? This is handy to just take out of the freezer on busy nights.

More ideas with beef tips:

We like to serve this recipe with some veggies to balance out all the rice or mashed potatoes. It’s really good with Grilled Broccoli Side Dish Recipe or Roasted Green Beans.

Sometimes, I also make this amazing Brown Sugar Carrots Pressure Cooker Recipe. Even my kids that do not like carrots, love this recipe! The brown sugar is so yummy.

If you really like mushrooms, try thisInstant Pot Beef Tips and Mushroomsrecipe. It has whole mushrooms in the recipe that are so yummy if you like extra mushrooms.

Once I learned how to make homemade biscuits, it’s so simple. This recipe is amazing with a side of biscuits. You can dip them in the gravy and soak up every last bit of the delicious gravy.

Try this for leftovers:

Now, we don’t always have leftovers because this recipe is that good. However, when we do……I love to make open faced sandwiches.

This is just plain sandwich bread with the delicious beef tips and gravy poured right on top with mashed potatoes. It doesn’t get any better than this. Trust me. 🙂

Everyone will love instant pot beef tips and gravy!

Instant pot beef tips are the best comfort food and pressured cooked to perfection. The browned bits make the gravy even more flavorful and it is amazing over egg noodles.

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Print the recipe for pressure cooker beef tips below:

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This tender sirloin beef tips recipe is amazing! You will love this Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy recipe. Try beef tips over rice or mashed potatoes or noodles! It’s absolutely delicious either way. Plus, this recipe is so quick and easy.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 8

Cuisine American

Course Main Course

Calories 254

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the Instant pot on saute setting.

  • Add stew meat and onions to the instant pot. Cook until the stew meat is brown (approximately 3-4 minutes).

  • Cancel the saute setting. Pour the beef stock, cream of mushroom soup, and seasonings over the beef.

  • Add the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing.

  • Press the manual button and set the pressure for 15 minutes. If you are using an 8 quart instant pot, then do high pressure.

  • Once it is finished, you can do a quick release and remove the lid.

  • In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and the water until smoothed.

  • Mix into the pot. Set the saute button again and bring the beef to a boil.

  • Allow it to boil for a few minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.

Recipe Notes

Serve with your favorite side of vegetables for an easy and delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 254kcal, Carbohydrates 6g, Protein 33g, Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 90mg, Sodium 517mg, Potassium 375mg, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 14mg, Iron 3.1mg

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  • Instant pot Boneless Pork Chops
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  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Instant pot Twice Baked Potatoes
  • Quick and Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Recipe
  • Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
  • Instant Pot Roast Recipe
  • Easy Instant Pot Cube Steak
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FAQs

How long does it take to cook 2 pounds of beef in the Instant Pot? ›

For example, cook a 2-pound pot roast at high pressure for 40 minutes and a 3-pound pot roast for 60 minutes. Frozen beef: I highly recommend thawing your beef for this recipe, since you cannot sear the frozen beef. If you must use frozen beef, assume 30 minutes per pound.

How much liquid do you need for Instant Pot beef? ›

The Instant Pot won't come to pressure without a bit of liquid. We found 1 cup was just enough to avoid stewing the beef. Don't throw out the sauce at the end. It's amped up with flavor from cooking with the beef and is absolutely decadent spooned over medium-rare slices.

Can you cook beef too long in Instant Pot? ›

Yes, you can overcook stew meat in the Instant Pot if you're not careful. While beef stew does get more tender the longer it cooks, there's a fine line between tender and overdone. Make sure to slice your meat cubes to the recommended size in the recipe instructions and follow the cook times closely.

Why is my beef tough in Instant Pot? ›

To prevent a chewy beef steak, you need to avoid using too much high-pressure heat. Of course, start with pressure cooking your roast (that's why you're using the Instant Pot anyway), but keep that high-pressured phase to a few minutes only.

How long do you cook 2 lb of meat in a pressure cooker? ›

For a whole roast: Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes per pound of meat. For small chunks: Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes per pound of meat.

Do you cover meat with liquid in a pressure cooker? ›

Add Liquid: Pour in enough liquid, such as broth, wine, or water, to cover the meat partially. This liquid creates steam, which builds pressure and helps in cooking the meat. Set the Pressure and Time: Follow the recommended cooking times and pressure settings for different types of meat.

Do you need liquid to pressure cook beef? ›

Pressure cookers cook with steam. No liquid = no steam. You can't and shouldn't use your pressure cooker unless you've added sufficient liquid.

How many minutes of beef in a pressure cooker? ›

Download our Pressure Cooking timetable here.
MeatCooking Time (in Minutes)
Beef, ribs20 – 25
Beef, shanks 40 mm wide25 – 30
Beef, oxtail40 – 50
Chicken, breasts bone in6 – 8
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Do I need to brown meat before pressure cooking? ›

So, to recap, you don't need to pre-brown vegetables or meats. You just place it all in the pressure cooker and if you don't like the look when it's cooked , you can do a bit of browning afterward. f you're using a recipe and it says to pre-brown, ask yourself in what way is it helping further the flavor.

What is the best meat to pressure cook? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Why is my beef still tough after 8 hours in the slow cooker? ›

The meat was overcooked: Slow cookers are known for their ability to tenderize meat, but if the meat is cooked for too long, it can become overcooked and tough. It's important to follow the recommended cooking time for your recipe to ensure that the meat is cooked to the correct doneness.

What cut of beef is good for pressure cooker? ›

Best Cuts for Your Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

You can cook any cut in a multi-cooker, but we recommend those from the chuck and round. These beef cuts typically take hours to prepare using braising and roasting methods.

Does quick release make meat tough? ›

Quick release does not necessarily make your meat tough. There are many recipes that have a longer cook time, so doing a quick release is better. It really just depends on what you are making. However, if the recipe calls for a natural release and you do a quick release, then yes your meat could come out tough.

Which makes meat more tender, slow cooker or pressure cooker? ›

Tenderises Tough Cuts: Slow cookers excel at turning tough cuts of meat into fork-tender delicacies.

How long does it take to cook 2 pounds of beef? ›

Common Names
Approx weightRare (125 °F)Medium (145 °F)
2 lb31 min42 min
3 lb45 min55 min
4 lb1 hr1 hr 10 min

How long does it take to cook a 2 pound beef? ›

Let beef sit at room temperature for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before beginning this recipe. If your roast is not at room temperature, the cook time will be longer. Regardless of the size of your roast, aim to cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes per pound.

How long to cook 2 pounds of ground beef? ›

The pre-crumbled steamer basket method was the one preferred in our Test Kitchen. Set pressure to high, and cook for about 6 minutes for one pound and about 10 minutes for two pounds. (To cook one pound of ground beef from frozen, set the timer to 30-40 minutes instead.)

How many minutes to cook beef in a pressure cooker? ›

Cook Time Chart for: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Turkey and Chicken
Meat, PoultryCook Time, (minutes)
Beef, pot roast, rump, round, chuck, or brisket, 3 to 4 lbs. (1.4 to 1.8 kg)45-60 (15 mins per pound)
Beef, ribs, short, for grilling15
Beef, ribs, short, for stewing25
Chicken breasts, with bones, 2 to 3 lbs. (0.9 to 1.4 kg)8-10
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