How to Make Beef Tips and Tots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef tips and tater tots are a delicious and satisfying comfort food that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender pieces of beef with crispy tots and savory gravy for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're looking for a hearty dinner to warm you up on a cold evening, or just want something simple and delicious to satisfy your cravings, this beef tips and tots recipe is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beef round steak
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Slice beef into 3/4-inch strips; then slice these pieces, at an angle, into smaller "tips." Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Transfer in beef, arranging in a single layer. Let the meat sear until browned, 3 to 5 minutes, before turning over and browning the other side.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add tomato paste, garlic, and butter. Stir everything until the butter melts, and then stir in the flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth. Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce to low, cover, and cook until beef is starting to get tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Uncover, turn heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, and the meat is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • While meat simmers, bake potato nuggets in the preheated oven until crispy and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Taste beef tips and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately over hot potato nuggets.
  • Nutrition

    750 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 985mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 997mg