Description
No-Peek Beef Tips is a comforting and easy-to-make oven-baked dish featuring tender beef chunks simmered in a creamy mushroom and onion soup sauce. Perfect for hearty family dinners or make-ahead meals, this recipe delivers rich flavors and a fork-tender texture without the need to lift the lid during baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips (cut into chunks)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for slow baking the beef tips.
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to create a flavorful sauce.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Place the beef tips into a 9×13-inch baking dish or a large covered casserole dish. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef, stirring gently to coat the meat evenly.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or a fitted lid. It is important not to lift or peek during baking to maintain moisture and tenderness. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Optional Thickening: If you prefer a thicker gravy, about 10 minutes before the end of the baking time, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry, then slowly stir it into the beef mixture. Continue baking uncovered for the remaining time.
- Serve: Once the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from the oven and serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for make-ahead meals or comforting Sunday dinners.
- Do not lift the foil during cooking to keep the beef moist and tender.
- For added flavor, consider adding mushrooms or diced onions before baking.
