Braised Beef Tips

Braised steak tips or bite sized cuts of roast can be made in a few hours on the stovetop. In an Asian sauce made spicy if you like or keep it mild, this keto friendly one pot meal is cheap and a family favorite in our house.

Dutch Oven cooking method that involves searing the beef to develop flavor, then cooking it slowly in a flavorful liquid until it becomes fall apart tender and delicious. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to cook bites of beef you’ll want to add to your meal planning on a regular basis.

We started this journey by making this Braised Oxtail, which is amazing as well. Works the same way by browning the outsides first to lock in the juices and then cooking in a rich soy sauce garlic based sauce for rich flavors that basically marinates the meat over 1-2 hours.

You are going to need cut up pieces of beef and oil to saute it first, liquid like broth or some red wine is great too, onions are typical, oyster sauce, soy sauce and lots of seasonings on top of that.

How to Braise Beef Tips

Prepare the Meat by patting it dry with paper towels to remove moisture. Season on all sides. Our oxtail seasoning is great on other proteins as well.

Sear the Meat which is done easily by heating a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat. Then add vegetable oil or olive oil to the pot. Brown the beef on all sides.

Sauté the aromatics in the same pot, add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, until the they are softened and lightly browned.

Deglaze the Pot by adding liquid, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon or spatula. This adds flavor to the braising liquid.

Return to the pot add any herbs or additional vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers if desired.

Braise the Meat once it reaches a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the meat cook in the pot for several hours until it is fork-tender and easily shreds apart.

This will basically work with any meat as we showed you with our Hot Braised Chicken recipe earlier this week. OR Braised Chuck Roast cut into smaller pieces like you see here, bite-sized.

What cut of meat is beef tips?

The term tips just means that basically a cut is sliced into cubes. You do want something with some fat to keep it moist so chuck roast is a good choice. Tenderloin is more expensive but extremely tender, easier to chew and takes less time to cook. Decide for yourself which you prefer depending on your recipe.

What is the best beef for braising?

1. Chuck roast is one of the most popular cuts for braising because it becomes incredibly tender and flavorful when cooked low and slow.
2. Brisket has a significant amount of connective tissue, making it ideal for braising. Braised brisket is often used in dishes like pot roast or barbecue.
3. Short ribs have a good amount of fat and connective tissue, which makes them perfect for braising on the stove.
4. Chuck eye roast comes from the shoulder area of the cow and has a good amount of marbling and collagen.

Another more unusual cut that gets overlooked often but works well is Beef Shank with Bone. Sometimes called osso buco it gets more tender the longer it is simmered on the stovetop. Read and print recipe below to get started friends!!

Braised meat can be made with various cuts of meat, such as beef chuck roast, fall apart brisket, or short ribs. It’s often served on a bed of mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. This method of cooking beef is a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly days or special occasions.

Instant Pot Method

Yes! If you want to make this faster in a pressure cooker you certainly can. It would be cooked similar to our Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy except with different ingredients to cook in. At the beginning you would use the saute function that works just like you would in a pan over the stove. Add stew meat, cut up steak or other small bites to brown with the onions.

Ok so there are a few ways we will cook bites of beef. This is a great stovetop method. If you want to use the old fashioned way, this is How to Cook Steak Tips in the Oven with a dry rub.

To transition this dish into Beef Noodle Soup you would just boil noodles separately until al dente in water. OR you can remove the meat, set aside covered to stay warm and actually cook the egg noodles or other pasta in the same liquid until tender! Add more beef broth if there isn’t enough for you and then serve together.