Description
This hearty and flavorful No Peek Beef Tips recipe combines tender beef stew meat with savory soups and seasonings, baked together with rice for a comforting one-dish meal. The secret to its rich taste is to avoid peeking during the baking process, allowing beef and rice to cook perfectly in a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 package onion soup mix (dry)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of onion soup)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Rice
- 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the beef tips and rice casserole.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef tips with salt and pepper. Brown the beef pieces for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally to evenly brown all sides, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Prepare the Casserole: In a large baking dish, combine the browned beef, dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Add Rice: Stir in the uncooked long grain white rice, making sure the rice is evenly distributed and fully submerged in the liquid mixture.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the rice is fully cooked. Avoid opening the oven to peek, as maintaining a closed environment helps flavors meld and ensures proper cooking.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate grains. Serve the beef tips and rice together, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired for color and freshness.
Notes
- Do not lift the foil while baking; keeping the lid on is key to tender beef and perfectly cooked rice.
- You can substitute cream of onion soup for cream of mushroom soup based on preference.
- Using sirloin tips instead of stew meat works well and may reduce cooking time slightly.
- Customize by adding vegetables like mushrooms or green beans if desired, but cooking time may vary.
- This recipe serves well for 4 to 6 people depending on portion size.
