These No-Peek Beef Tips are fall-apart tender, simmered slowly in a savory mushroom gravy with zero fuss. Just mix, cover, and bake — no peeking, no stirring, just juicy beef in a rich, flavorful sauce!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 2.5 hours (no peeking!)
Total Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: ~420 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cubed
🧅 1 small onion, chopped
🥫 1 packet brown gravy mix
🥫 1 packet onion soup mix
🥫 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
🥫 1 1/2 cups water or beef broth
🍷 Optional: 1/4 cup red wine for richness
🌿 Optional garnish: parsley or green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 300°F (150°C).
2️⃣ Mix It Up:
In a large bowl, whisk together brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and water (and wine, if using) until smooth.
3️⃣ Layer It:
Place cubed beef and chopped onions in a 9×13″ baking dish or foil pan. Pour the gravy mixture over the beef and stir to coat.
4️⃣ Seal & Bake:
Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 2.5 hours — do not open the oven or remove foil during baking!
5️⃣ Serve Hot:
Remove from oven, stir, and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or buttered bread.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🕰️ Hands-off cooking — just dump, cover, and bake!
- 🥩 Beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender
- 🍄 Creamy, rich, savory gravy with minimal ingredients
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or Sunday comfort food
💡 Helpful Tips
- Use a deep pan or Dutch oven if doubling the recipe.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers before baking for extra depth.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and freeze well too!
- Want it thicker? Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) after baking.
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