Print

Beef Tips with Merlot

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Tender beef tips simmered in a rich Merlot wine sauce with vegetables, herbs, and savory seasonings—perfect over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a comforting yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

  1. 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips
  2. 2 tbsp olive oil
  3. 1 large onion, chopped
  4. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 2 carrots, sliced
  6. 2 celery stalks, sliced
  7. 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  8. 1 cup Merlot wine
  9. 2 cups beef broth
  10. 2 tbsp tomato paste
  11. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  12. 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
  13. 1 bay leaf
  14. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook 1–2 minutes, stirring to coat.
  4. Slowly pour in Merlot, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes to cook off alcohol.
  5. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Return beef to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1½–2 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Notes

  • Add mushrooms for extra depth of flavor.
  • Substitute Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir if desired.
  • For a slow cooker version, transfer after searing and cook on low 6–8 hours.
  • Add potatoes during the last 30–40 minutes if cooking in one pot.
  • Finish with a splash of cream for a richer sauce.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/beef-tips-with-merlot/