Texas Roadhouse is famous for its grilled meats, and its beef tips are legendary. But you can make these at home for a fraction of the cost, and you can even have seconds! Craving big, bold beefy flavor? Check out this copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips recipe today!
Beef tips and gravy is an American classic, but when you grill the beef first, as Texas Roadhouse does, you add oodles of extra flavor. This easy recipe features grilled tender and juicy beef tips, and a delish sauce that’s packed with onions and mushrooms.
I love this recipe. It’s so quick and easy to make and grilling the beef tips first means I don’t have to heat up the kitchen. I’ll even add a skillet to the grill and cook right over the fire.
You can do this recipe in a skillet, but trust me, fire up your grill and make these Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips today!
What You’ll Love About Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
- You can make this copycat Texas Roadhouse recipe easily at home. It’s a simple, uncomplicated recipe.
- It makes enough for 4 hearty portions, but is easily doubled if you need to feed more people.
- It’s delicious and impressive but straight forward and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin tips
- Cooking oil
- Yellow onion
- Mushrooms
- Butter – Salted.
- All-purpose flour
- Water
- Worcestershire sauce
- Maggi sauce
- Better Than Bouillon beef base
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper – To taste.
How To Make Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
- Season the beef sirloin tips with salt and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the beef tips for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Gradually add water to the roux, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce. Add the Worcestershire sauce, Maggi sauce, Better Than Bouillon beef base, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes to thicken and reduce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the beef tips with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Step-By-Step Process
Heather’s Tried and True Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality beef for the best flavor. I like sirloin tips because they’re affordable, but you could also use tenderloin, ribeye, or any other tender steak.
- Don’t skip grilling the beef tips; it adds a wonderful smoky flavor.
- You can grill the meat ahead of time and add it to the sauce to warm it up; just don’t overcook the beef.
Recommended
Make It A Meal
Serve these delicious copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh garden salad. For a true Texas Roadhouse experience, pair it with their famous rolls and cinnamon butter.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. through.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
Quick, easy and ready in no time, this copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips recipe is packed with flavor. Grilling the beef first gives is a smoky flavor that can't be beat, that the gravy is beefy and delish!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin beef tips
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 yellow onion
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- ¼ cup butter salted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Maggi sauce
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon beef base
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Season the beef sirloin tips with salt and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the beef tips for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Gradually add water to the roux, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce. Add the Worcestershire sauce, Maggi sauce, Better Than Bouillon beef base, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes to thicken and reduce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the beef tips with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
Heather’s Tried-and-True Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality beef for the best flavor. I like sirloin tips because they’re affordable, but you could also use tenderloin, ribeye, or any other tender steak.
- Don’t skip grilling the beef tips; it adds a wonderful smoky flavor.
- You can grill the meat ahead of time and add it to the sauce to warm it up; just don’t overcook the beef.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 51gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 1032mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 5mg
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