No Peek Beef Tips

Description

No Peek Beef Tips is a classic comfort food dish made with tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a savory gravy until melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The name “No Peek” comes from the fact that you cover the pan tightly and let the beef slowly cook without opening the oven door, allowing the flavors to develop and the meat to become fork-tender. Perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Ingredients for No Peek Beef Tips

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup (or cream of chicken)

• 1 packet dry onion soup mix

• 1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. Prepare the beef: Place cubed beef stew meat in a large 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. Mix the gravy: In a medium bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.

4. Pour and cover: Pour the gravy mixture over the beef, making sure all pieces are coated. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

5. Bake without peeking: Place in the oven and bake for 3 hours. Do not remove the foil during cooking.

6. Serve: Once cooked, give the beef a gentle stir, garnish with parsley, and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

• No peeking is key—opening the oven lets steam escape and can prevent the beef from becoming fully tender.

• This dish can also be made in a slow cooker (low 6–7 hours or high 4 hours).

• Use chuck roast or stew beef for the best tenderness and flavor.

Tips

• For deeper flavor, brown the beef in a skillet before adding to the baking dish.

• Add mushrooms, carrots, or pearl onions before baking for extra texture.

• If you want a thicker gravy, whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch with the broth before mixing.

• Great for meal prep—flavors get even better the next day.

Servings

• Serves: 6

• Serving size: About 1 cup beef with gravy

Nutritional Information (per serving, without sides)

• Calories: ~320 kcal

• Protein: 29g

• Carbohydrates: 6g

• Fat: 20g

• Saturated Fat: 8g

• Cholesterol: 105mg

• Sodium: 850mg

• Fiber: 0g

• Sugar: 2g

Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and satiety.

• Comforting & filling, perfect for family dinners.

• Low prep time—most of the cooking happens in the oven without supervision.

• Versatile—pairs with many side dishes.

Q & A

Q: Can I freeze No Peek Beef Tips?
A: Yes, cool completely, store in airtight containers, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Q: What’s the best cut of beef to use?
A: Chuck roast or stew meat works best—they become tender with slow cooking.

Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
A: Yes—use gluten-free soups and onion soup mix, and check the beef broth label.

Q: Can I make it in an Instant Pot?
A: Yes—pressure cook for about 35 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.