Instant Pot Beef Tips

Tender, savory, and packed with comfort, these Instant Pot Beef Tips are the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that feels like a labor of love. Made with perfectly seared beef stew meat (or sirloin tips), aromatic onions and garlic, and a rich gravy infused with beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire, this recipe comes together with ease in your trusty pressure cooker. In just under an hour, you’ll have melt-in-your-mouth beef tips smothered in a velvety sauce, enhanced with tomato paste and a touch of dried thyme. Whether served over fluffy mashed potatoes, creamy rice, or buttery egg noodles, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—perfect for cozy family dinners. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this Instant Pot recipe is an efficient and flavorful way to elevate your home-cooked comfort food game.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat (or sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Turn the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add the olive oil. When hot, add the beef stew meat in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the browned meat and set aside.

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze and remove any browned bits.

Step 4

Stir in the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, dried thyme, and black pepper. Return the seared beef to the pot, along with any juices collected from the plate.

Step 5

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to 'Sealing'. Select 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' mode and set the timer for 25 minutes on high pressure.

Step 6

Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Turn the Instant Pot back to 'Sauté' mode and stir the slurry into the beef mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the beef tips over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1693.9 grams (1693.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2739

Total Fat 165.60g	212%
Saturated Fat 59.40g	297%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 726mg	242%
Sodium 3715mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 41.70g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 10.40g
Protein 247.70g	495%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 28mg	153%
Potassium 4011mg	85%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 37.4%

Carbs: 6.3%