Step-by-Step Guide on how to cook Instant Pot Beef Tips. Tender juicy bite of beef bursting with rich savory-umami-beefy flavors. Easy pressure cooker beef tips and gravy is deliciously satisfying and comforting to eat. With the option to make creamy mashed potatoes in the same pot!
Beef Tips
Steak tips often refer to the tips cut from sirloin steak. But beef tips can be bite-size cubes cut from any part of the cow. Usually a tough cut of beef that becomes tender after cooking and rich in beefy flavors.
We crafted this Easy Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy recipe using bite-size chuck roast. Seasoned with herbs, spices, and aromatics, cooked in buttery red wine mushroom gravy. Tender juicy beef rich in deliciously balanced flavors.
You can serve this beef tips Instant Pot recipe with rice, noodles, potatoes, vegetables, salads, and more. Makes a cozy comfort meal.
How to Cook Instant Pot Beef Tips
Prepare Ingredients for cooking beef tips in Instant Pot:
Chuck Roast. Chuck roast is one of the most suitable cuts to cook in Instant Pot or pressure cooker. For best results, use a well-marbled chuck roast for this beef tips instant pot recipe. Not only will it enrich the flavors, but the fat will also melt and lubricate the meat while cooking.
- Other Common Names: Top Blade Pot Roast, Shoulder Roast, Beef Blade Roast, Braising Steak (in UK).
Unsalted Butter & Unsalted Stock. We develop recipes with unsalted ingredients so we can better control the flavors. If you’re substituting with salted ingredients, keep in mind the sodium level can vary a lot between different brands. Adjust accordingly.
Cremini Mushrooms. We developed this Instant Pot beef tips recipe with cremini mushrooms because they’re more flavorful and mature than white button mushrooms. If you like, you can substitute them with white button mushrooms.
Regular Soy Sauce and Fish Sauce. They’re umami-filled and will enrich the dish’s flavors. Don’t worry! Fish sauce won’t make your beef tips tastes fishy. Give them a shot!
- Fish Sauce: Red boat 40N fish sauce is our favorite from our blind taste-tests. As an alternative, you can use Three Crabs Brand Fish Sauce.
- Soy Sauce: Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce is one of our favorite soy sauces for daily cooking.
Whole Milk. It helps create a rich creamy silky smooth texture for the mashed potatoes.
- Substitute with 2% Milk: It’ll come out slightly less creamy.
- Substitute with Heavy Cream: Make sure to adjust the amount according to how rich you want your mashed potatoes.
Tools for Beef Tips Instant Pot Recipe
Brown Chuck Roast Steak
Heat up Instant Pot using “Sauté More” function. Wait until Instant Pot says “HOT” (roughly 8 minutes).
Pat dry chuck roast steak with a paper towel. Then, generously season one side of the chuck roast with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
Add 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil in Instant Pot. Make sure to coat the oil well over the whole bottom of the pot.
Place the seasoned side of chuck roast in Instant Pot, then season the other side of chuck roast with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
Let chuck roast brown for 8 minutes per side to develop some deep flavors. Don’t need to constantly flip the chuck roast.
When the chuck roast is nice and browned, remove it and set aside.
Optional – Sauté Mushrooms
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons (14g – 28g) unsalted butter or olive oil in Instant Pot.
Add in sliced cremini mushrooms. Stir to evenly coat the mushrooms with butter.
Mushrooms will begin to release their moisture. Let the moisture evaporate, then stir occasionally until the mushrooms are slightly crisped and browned.
Saute Onion & Herbs
Add in sliced onions, then saute for 3 minutes.
Add in minced garlic, 2 bay leaves, ¼ teaspoon (0.35g) dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon (0.25g) dried rosemary, then saute for another minute.
Deglaze Instant Pot
Pour in ¼ cup (63ml) Cabernet Sauvignon, then completely deglaze the bottom of the pot by scrubbing the flavorful brown bits with a wooden spoon. Reduce the wine to let some of the alcohol evaporate.
Pressure Cook Beef Cubes in Instant Pot
Turn off the Instant Pot.
Cut the browned chuck steak into 1¼ inch thick beef cubes.
Add 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock, 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon (15ml) regular soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce in Instant Pot. Give it a quick mix.
Add beef cubes in Instant Pot, and make sure they’re partially submerged in the liquid. Don’t forget to add in the meat juice from the beef!
Optional PIP Mashed Potatoes: If you’re making mashed potatoes with the beef cubes, layer a stainless-steel bowl filled with quartered potatoes on top. If you’re using big potatoes, cut them into 6 pieces instead of 4 pieces to make sure they cook evenly.
With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position.
Instant Pot Beef Tips Cook Time: Pressure Cook beef tips at High Pressure for 28 minutes, then Natural Release for 12 minutes.
After 12 minutes of natural release, release the remaining pressure by turning Venting Knob to Venting Position.
When Floating Valve drops, open the lid carefully.
Optional: Make Mashed Potatoes
Drain and transfer pressure cooked potatoes to a bigger mixing bowl.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
Mix 100ml – 150ml whole milk and 1 to 2 tablespoons (14g – 28g) unsalted butter into the mashed potatoes.
Season mashed potatoes to taste with salt & pepper.
Thicken & Season Beef Tips in Instant Pot
Discard the two bay leaves if you like.
Heat up Instant Pot by pressing the “Saute” button.
Mix 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour with ½ cup (125ml) heavy cream. Mix it really well.
When the beef tips sauce is simmering, stir the flour mixture into the sauce one-third at a time until your desired thickness. Stir occasionally, and let it simmer for a few minutes to cook the flour.
Taste the beef tips and gravy, then season it with salt and ground black pepper if necessary.
For reference, our pressure cooker beef tips and gravy came out perfectly seasoned. So we didn’t add more salt to the beef tips in instant pot.
Serve Instant Pot Beef Tips
Serve Beef Tips Instant Pot recipe with mashed potatoes or your favorite side dishes.
What to Serve with Beef Tips
Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting savory beef dish that goes well with many side dishes like egg noodles, rice, and potatoes. Here are some tasty side dishes you can serve with Pressure Cooker Beef Tips:
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Rice
- Crusty Artisan No Knead Bread
- Instant Pot Quinoa
- Instant Pot Polenta
You can also pair it with vegetable side dishes: salads, simple vegetable dishes like Instant Pot Broccoli, Instant Pot Green Beans, or Instant Pot Cabbage.
Enjoy Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy!
Instant Pot Beef Tips
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 pounds (908g - 1688g) chuck roast , 1¼ inch thick
- 1 - 2 tablespoons (15ml - 30ml) olive oil
- 1 - 2 tablespoons (14g -28g) unsalted butter
- 12 (300g) cremini mushrooms , thinly sliced
- 1 (250g) large onion , thinly sliced
- 4 cloves (20g) garlic , crushed and minced
- 2 (0.35g) bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon (0.35g) dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25g) dried rosemary
- ¼ cup (63ml) red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) , optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Chicken Stock Mixture
- 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock or high-quality unsalted beef stock
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce (can substitute with regular soy sauce)
Thickener
- 3 tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (125ml) heavy cream
Optional PIP Mashed Potatoes
- 2 - 4 (750g) russet potatoes , quartered or cut in 6 pieces
- 100ml - 150ml whole milk
- 1 - 2 tablespoons (14g - 28g) unsalted butter
Optional Garnish
- Italian parsley , finely chopped
Equipment
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Instructions
- Brown Chuck Roast Steak: Heat up Instant Pot using “Sauté More” function. Wait until Instant Pot says “HOT” (~8 mins).Pat dry chuck roast with paper towel. Then, generously season one side of chuck roast with kosher salt and ground black pepper.Add 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in Instant Pot. Make sure to coat the oil well over the whole bottom of the pot. Place seasoned side of chuck roast in Instant Pot, then season the other side of chuck roast with more kosher salt and ground black pepper.Let chuck roast brown for 8 minutes per side to develop some deep flavors. Don’t need to constantly flip the chuck roast. When the chuck roast is nice and browned, remove it and set aside.
- Optional - Sauté Mushrooms: Add 1 to 2 tbsp (14g - 28g) unsalted butter or olive oil in Instant Pot. Add in sliced cremini mushrooms. Stir to evenly coat the mushrooms with butter. Mushrooms will begin to release their moisture. Let the moisture evaporate, then stir occasionally until the mushrooms are slightly crisped and browned.Amy + Jacky's Notes: This optional flavor-enhancing step will take roughly 7 to 12 minutes. It’ll greatly enhance the gravy’s flavors! If skipping this step, add mushrooms with minced garlic in the next step.
- Saute Onion and Herbs: Add in sliced onions, then saute for 3 minutes. Add in minced garlic, 2 bay leaves, ¼ tsp dried thyme, ¼ tsp dried rosemary, then saute for another minute.
- Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in ¼ cup (63ml) Cabernet Sauvignon, then completely deglaze the bottom of the pot by scrubbing the flavorful brown bits with a wooden spoon. Reduce the wine to let some of the alcohol evaporate.Amy + Jacky's Notes: If you’re not using Cabernet Sauvignon, use the 1 cup (250ml) unsalted stock in this step to deglaze.
- Pressure Cook Beef Cubes: Turn off Instant Pot. Cut the browned chuck steak into 1¼ inch thick cubes.Add 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock, 1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce, and 1 tbsp (15ml) fish sauce in Instant Pot. Give it a quick mix.Add beef cubes in Instant Pot, and ensure they're partially submerged in the liquid. Don't forget to add in the beef’s meat juice!Optional PIP Mashed Potatoes: Layer a stainless-steel bowl filled with quartered potatoes on top.Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 28 minutes, then Natural Release for 12 minutes. Remove the lid carefully.
- Optional - Make Mashed Potatoes: Drain and transfer cooked potatoes to a larger mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Mix in 100ml - 150ml whole milk and 1 - 2 tbsp (14g - 28g) unsalted butter. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
- Thicken & Season Beef Tips: Heat up Instant Pot by pressing the Saute button. Mix 3 tbsp all-purpose flour with ½ cup (125ml) heavy cream. Mix it really well. When it’s simmering, stir the flour mixture into the beef sauce one-third at a time until desired thickness. Stir occasionally, and let it simmer for a few minutes to cook the flour.Amy + Jacky’s Tip: If your "flour and heavy cream" mixture is too thick to pour, add some of the beef sauce into the mixture.Taste gravy, then season it with salt and ground black pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Serve Beef Tips with mashed potatoes or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy~
Notes
- Chuck Roast is also labelled as: Top Blade Pot Roast, Shoulder Roast, Beef Blade Roast, Braising Steak (in UK).
- Other Beef Cuts: Other cuts of beef may be too lean or need a different cooking time. If you’re using grass-fed beef, keep in mind it has less fat than grain-fed beef.
- Fish Sauce: Red boat 40N fish sauce or Three Crabs Brand Fish Sauce
- Soy Sauce: Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce
- Substitute with 2% Milk: It’ll come out slightly less creamy.
- Substitute with Heavy Cream: Make sure to adjust the amount according to how rich you want your mashed potatoes.
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