Beef strips in gravy are a quick and delicious entree that can be served over rice, with mashed potatoes, or over noodles.
Beef strips in gravy make a comforting, satisfying meal that is quite quick and easy to prepare. It’s equally delicious over noodles, potatoes, and more. If you have 15 minutes, you can enjoy this tasty dish.
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What Kind Of Beef?
We’ve already talked about why beef strips make a great dinner option (hello, they cook quick!). We also show you how to choose the right pre-cut beef strips that cook perfectly tender and also how to cut them yourself in you want. If you buy they pre-cut they might be called fajita beef or steak strips. Look at the packet and choose one where some of the strips have a bit of marbling but no gristle. Be sure to check that out so you don’t end up with tough beef strips.
If you’re going to cut your own beef strips, you’ll want to buy a cut of beef that is good for grilling. I typically go with flank steak or skirt steak.
How To Cook Quick Beef With Gravy
Step #1 Toss beef strips with flour
If you want your beef strips to have a nice sauce, like a gravy, it’s easy to do. You’ll follow the instructions in the article I linked above to make floured beef strips, with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step #2: Cook and Add Stock
Then once the beef is cooked, slowly add two cups of low-sodium beef stock, stirring as you add it.
Step #3: Simmer and Thicken
Some of the flour that was on the beef is going to mix with that stock to make a thin sauce. Bring it to a simmer before serving. Make sure you give it a taste in case you want to add more salt and pepper. A dash of Worcestershire sauce is always good here too!
If you want the sauce to be a little thicker, you can simmer it for 5-10 minutes to evaporate off some of the water. Or, you can make a slurry by mixing together 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 4 teaspoons of water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan, constantly stirring. Bring to a simmer to thicken it.
More Beef Recipes
If you’re looking for more delicious beef dinners, try one of these favorites next.
Quick Beef in Gravy Recipe
Beef strips in gravy are a quick and delicious entree that can be served over rice, with mashed potatoes, or over noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Entrée
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
- 1 lb. beef strips
- 2 TBS. vegetable oil
- 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. cornstarch (optional)
- 4 tsp. water (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the beef strips and toss to coat.
- Transfer beef to a plate, shaking off excess flour. Discard excess flour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until very hot.
- Add beef in a single layer and do not touch for 2 minutes.
- Flip beef and stir frequently until it is under your desired done-ness. It only really needs a minute or so.
- Remove from heat. While stirring, slowly drizzle in the beef stock. Put it back on the heat and bring it to a simmer.
- If you’d like the sauce to be thicker, in a small bowl combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add it all at once to the skillet. Stir until it comes to a simmer and thickens.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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This post originally appeared in February 2020 and was revised and republished in December 2024.
Koba Roos says
Sooooo delicious!!!!
Christine Pittman says
Thank you so much!
Antonia says
This recipe was awesome very easy and fast but looks like it took some time to make it was delicious I’m so glad I stuck with this recipe my husband is a hefty eater he works out and his job is hard he always wants something new and heavy to eat but I run out of ideas I will definitely be following you and your delicious easy recipes !!
Christine Pittman says
Thank you, Antonia! Glad it provided a hearty meal for you and your husband.