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A steaming bowl of Pioneer Woman Beef Tips And Gravy ready to be served over noodles.

Pioneer Woman Smoky & Spicy Chipotle Ranch Beef Tips and Gravy

This recipe features tender beef tips bathed in a rich, smoky, and spicy gravy, enhanced with chipotle and ranch seasonings. A comforting meal that will please any crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium is best so you can control the seasoning
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 packet (0.87 oz) dry onion soup mix
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening, if needed)
  • 1 Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced (or 1 tsp chipotle powder for less heat)
  • 1 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix dry powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream added at the end for extra richness
  • Fresh cilantro or chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef tips dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
Cooking Gravy
  1. Reduce heat to medium, add chopped onion and cook until softened, scraping up any browned bits; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot, then stir in cream of mushroom soup and dry onion soup mix and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Return seared beef tips to the pot and stir in minced chipotle pepper and dry Ranch seasoning mix.
Simmer and Thicken
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender, checking periodically for liquid levels.
  2. Once beef is tender, gradually stir in the heavy cream and if needed, whisk in the cornstarch slurry until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring, until thickened, then taste and adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh cilantro or chives before serving.

Notes

For a richer gravy, you can add an extra splash of heavy cream at the end. Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to your desired spice level. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a complete meal.