Easy Weeknight Steak Tips and Gravy
A One Skillet Wonder
When you’re craving a steakhouse-style dinner but don’t want to spend steakhouse money, these easy weeknight steak tips in gravy absolutely hit the spot. It’s a simple skillet recipe with big flavor that comes together fast. It is perfect served over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside a crisp salad.
Savory Sirloin Tips in Rich Beef Gravy is exactly what I make when I’m craving a steakhouse-style dinner. Sirloin is one of the best affordable cuts because it still delivers great flavor and tenderness. Especially when you cut it into tips and give it a quick sear before simmering in that rich onion gravy. I especially love using the sirloin steaks from ALDI because they’re consistently good quality and budget friendly. This is what makes this recipe feel like a little luxury without overspending.
The Master Of All Gravies
Gravy Master is a classic browning and seasoning sauce that’s been around forever. It is a little bit of a secret weapon in the kitchen. It’s made from caramelized vegetables and spices, Just a small splash deepens the color of your gravy to that rich, steakhouse brown while adding a subtle savory boost without overpowering the dish.
One of my favorite recipes I use this in is in my French Onion Pork Chops. If you haven’t made these, you need to.
Buy Yourself A Bouquet Of Gravy Mix
Kitchen Bouquet is very similar, and you can use it the same way in this recipe. It enhances the color and gives your beef gravy that slow cooked and developed flavor. Even though this recipe comes together quickly on the stovetop. Either one helps make the gravy look richer and taste like it’s been simmering all day.
One of my favorite recipes I use it in is my Classic Pepper Steak recipe. You can also google Kitchen Bouquet on my site, like you can with all specific ingredients, and all the recipes that use that ingredient will come up. This is a great way to remember what you bought that ingredient for.
Meat From Aldi? Yes Please!
Sirloin steak is one of the best cuts for a recipe like this because it strikes that perfect balance between flavor, tenderness, and price. It’s leaner than some of the more expensive cuts. When you cut it into bite sized pieces and give it a quick sear, it stays tender and juicy. It will be soaking up all that rich, savory gravy. It’s exactly the kind of cut that feels like a practical choice without sacrificing that steakhouse-style experience.
I’m also a big fan of grabbing sirloin from ALDI because their meat is consistently good quality and budget friendly. I know there are still people who hesitate to buy meat there. I do not get it. I’ve had great results time and time again. Especially with cuts like sirloin. I have a great recipe for a sirloin steak on the site that is very popular. Sirloin is a reliable option that helps keep the whole meal affordable without cutting corners on taste.
Easy Weeknight Steak Tips and Gravy
Tender sirloin steak tips are seared and simmered with onions in a rich, savory beef gravy that tastes like a steakhouse dinner at home. This easy, budget friendly recipe comes together quickly and is perfect served over rice or with your favorite cozy sides.
Ingredients
- 2 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon * i use the roasted beef flavor or the onion flavor
- Cooking oil of choice
- *kitchen bouquet or gravy master *read post before recipe card for more info
Instructions
- Add the steak pieces to a large bowl with the onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, (*you can also use the Worcestershire powder in this) salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and let sit for 30 minutes, out of the fridge. You can also marinate overnight in the fridge, then let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a large skillet with cooking oil over medium high heat until hot. Add the onions and saute until browned, then add the steak mixture and sear on all sides until browned. Do not overcook. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Once the meat is cooked and onions are softened, remove from the skillet. Add the water to the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a low simmer and whisk in the Better Than Bouillon until combined. Sometimes I add a few teaspoons of kitchen bouquet or gravy master to the pan *both of these ingredients are explained in the post before the recipe card.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly add the slurry to the simmering broth, whisking until the sauce thickens.
- Return the steak and onions to the skillet and toss to coat in the gravy. Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with dried parsley and serve over rice or with your favorite side.