Beef Tips and Tots

Give tough, cheap cuts of beef an upgrade by transforming them into Chef John's flavorful beef tips, served over hot potato tots.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 750 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Uncover, turn heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, and the meat is tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 6

While meat simmers, bake potato nuggets in the preheated oven until crispy and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 7

Taste beef tips and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately over hot potato nuggets.

Step 8

Slice beef into 3/4-inch strips; then slice these pieces, at an angle, into smaller "tips." Season beef with salt and pepper.