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Red Wine Braised Beef Tips

Red Wine Braised Beef Tips simmer into fork-tender bites nestled in a rich, glossy sauce made from mushrooms, thyme, and a reduction of red wine and beef broth. The flavors are deep and savory with a hint of Worcestershire for balance, perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice. Serve on a cool evening when you want something hearty and comforting.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook2 hrs
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Red Wine Braised Beef Tips
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Season the beef tips with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add oil. Add the seasoned beef tips and brown them on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the beef tips to a plate and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to medium; add the onions and mushrooms. Cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme.

  4. 4

    Pour in the wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Adjust the seasoning, if needed, and return the meat and any accumulated juices to the pot.

  5. 5

    Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until the meat is fork tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat and mushrooms from the braising liquid.

  6. 6

    Place the flour in a small bowl and add about 1/2 cup of water. Whisk vigorously until smooth with no lumps. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the braising liquid into the flour mixture.

  7. 7

    Whisk the flour mixture into the braising liquid in the pan. Set the pot over medium heat, stirring briskly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue whisking until the bubbles collapse and look like bullseyes, about 3 minutes. Add the beef and mushrooms back to the liquid and serve.