Savory Beef Tips with Mushrooms: A Flavorful Twist

Ingredients

• 1. Beef stew meat sliced into bite-sized chunks
• 2. Red wine vinegar (1 tablespoon)
• 3. Cornstarch (2 teaspoons)
• 4. Kosher salt (½ teaspoon)
• 5. Ground black pepper (⅛ teaspoon)
• 6. Vegetable oil (1 teaspoon)
• 7. Diced small onion
• Sauce:
• 1. Water (2 cups)
• 2. Worcestershire sauce (¼ cup)
• 3. Soy sauce (¼ cup)
• 4. Minced garlic, adjust to taste (2 tablespoons)
• 5. Beef bouillon cubes (2)
• 6. Cornstarch, as required (2 tablespoons)

Step 1

Combine red wine vinegar, cornstarch, a pinch of kosher salt, and a sprinkle of pepper in a smooth glass or ceramic bowl. Gently blend the flavors together until smooth. Gently coat the beef with the vinegar mixture, ensuring every piece is well-marinated. Allow the meat to soak up the flavors for a minimum of 20 minutes before draining off excess marinade.

Step 2

In a spacious skillet, heat up some vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the beef and onion in the sizzling oil until the meat turns a rich brown hue and the onions become tender and translucent. This process should take roughly 5 to 10 minutes for perfection.

Step 3

In a separate pot, combine water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, crushed garlic, and beef bouillon. Let the mixture simmer over medium-high heat until the bouillon completely dissolves, which usually takes around 10 minutes. Scoop out about a quarter cup of the steamy broth into a bowl. Whisk in a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Stir this cornstarch blend back into the pot with the broth. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until it thickens into a luscious sauce, which typically takes about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Merge the sautéed beef and onion with any savory pan juices into the thickened broth. Allow everything to meld together and heat through for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring all the flavors are beautifully infused.