
No Peek Beef Tips Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, and dry onion soup mix.
- Add water, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Place beef tips in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the soup mixture over the beef tips.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes without peeking.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the beef tips and sauce.
- Return to oven for 15 minutes until sauce is thickened.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Special Notes
This classic no peek beef tips recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a hearty, comforting meal with minimal effort. The combination of cream soups and dry onion soup mix creates a rich, flavorful sauce that tenderizes the beef during the long, slow cooking process. The "no peek" method ensures the beef cooks evenly and stays tender. This dish is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or any time you want a satisfying meal that practically cooks itself. The beef tips can be made ahead and reheated, making them perfect for meal prep. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.