Beef tips and mashed potatoes recipe for dinner

This recipe for beef tips and mashed potatoes is the perfect comfort food for a winter night. The beef is cooked in a flavorful gravy, and the mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth. Serve this dish with a side of green beans or broccoli, and you have a complete meal that will satisfying your family.

Here is what you will need to make this dish:

1 pound beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and onions, and cook until the beef is browned. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and butter to make a paste. Stir this into the gravy, and cook for another 5 minutes.

To make the mashed potatoes, start by boiling the potatoes in water until they are fork-tender. Drain them, and then add the milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes until they are smooth.

To serve, spoon the beef tips and gravy over a scoop of mashed potatoes