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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Instant Pot Beef Tips

These Instant Pot beef tips are tender cubes of top sirloin braised with mushrooms and onions in a rich red wine and beef broth gravy. Ready in under an hour, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a weeknight dinner that feels like a luxury meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 teaspoons Olive Oil Divided; use 2 teaspoons for browning
  • 1 pound Top Sirloin Steak, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/3 cup Dry Red Wine (or beef broth for a non-alcoholic alternative)
  • 1/2 pound Baby Portabella Mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 Small Onion, halved and sliced
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3-4 tablespoons Cornstarch For gravy slurry
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (or electric pressure cooker)
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil until very hot.
  2. Season the 1 pound of cubed top sirloin with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the beef in batches to the pot and brown on all sides without overcrowding.
  3. Once browned, remove the beef to a bowl. Deglaze the pot with 1/3 cup dry red wine (or substitute with beef broth), scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Return the beef to the pot and add the 1/2 pound sliced baby portabella mushrooms and the sliced onion. Sauté for a few minutes until the aromatics begin to soften.
  5. Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Lock the lid in place, set the vent to closed, and select high pressure for 15 minutes.
  6. Once the timer goes off, perform a quick-release of the pressure following your manufacturer's instructions.
  7. Switch back to the sauté mode and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 3-4 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water to form a smooth slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the pot.
  9. Allow the mixture to simmer for a couple of minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
  10. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Notes

These melt-in-your-mouth Instant Pot beef tips are designed for a busy weeknight yet deliver an impressive depth of flavor. The recipe uses a pressure cooker to tenderize top sirloin quickly while infusing the meat with the rich taste of red wine and beef broth. Serve the dish over your favorite starch and enjoy a comforting meal that can also be customized with extra veggies or herbs. Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be easily reheated without losing their signature texture.