Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
Add Preferred SourceTexas 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!
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin tips – I use sirloin tips because they stay tender without needing an extended cook time. You’re grilling, so you want a cut of beef that stays tender. Just don’t overcook them!
- Cooking oil – Use a neutral oil with a higher smoke point; avocado or vegetable oil are good options.
- Yellow onion – Yellow onion is the safest choice here; sweet onions can be used but will make the sauce slightly sweeter.
- Mushrooms – I used white button mushrooms but cremini will also work.
- Salted butter – If you use unsalted butter, plan to season a little more carefully at the end.
- All-purpose flour – This is the most reliable thickener; cornstarch can be used instead, but the sauce will be glossier and slightly looser.
- Water – I stick with water since the beef base already provides seasoning; broth works if you reduce added salt elsewhere.
- Worcestershire sauce – Worcestershire is preferred, but a splash of steak sauce can work in a pinch.
- Maggi sauce – I use it lightly; if you don’t have it, increase Worcestershire slightly to compensate.
- Better Than Bouillon beef base – This is very concentrated, so measure carefully to avoid oversalting.
- Fresh garlic – Fresh garlic – Use fresh garlic here; jarred garlic won’t give the same flavor.
- Onion powder – Use onion powder, not onion salt, so you can control the seasoning.
- Salt and pepper – Season to taste
How To Make Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
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Season the beef sirloin tips generously with salt and pepper, making sure each piece is coated evenly. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the beef tips for 3–4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned and cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside to rest while you make the sauce.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced mushrooms and sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, forming a roux.
Gradually whisk in the water until the mixture is smooth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Maggi sauce, Better Than Bouillon beef base, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Return the grilled beef tips to the skillet, coating them in the gravy. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a comforting, hearty meal.
Chef Jenn’s 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.
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
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 beef sirloin tips with salt and pepper. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill beef 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms; sauté until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in water until smooth.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Maggi sauce, beef base, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return beef tips to the skillet, coat with gravy, and serve hot.
Notes
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
A Note on Nutritional Information
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Your picture is what did it for me. Kudos! Love making nice and easy meals for my wife. Thanks!
You’re welcome! Enjoy! ~Jenn
This was my first attempt at cooking using mushrooms. I used a sirloin ‘steak’ cut instead of tips and added minced fresh garlic. Since I did not have any all-purpose flour on hand at the time, I used whole wheat flour. I cooked the meat using the sous vide method and finished on a Blackstone griddle. The recipe was very easy to follow.
The gravy was very beefy and very flavorful, and the mushrooms and onions were heavenly! I smothered a third of the meat in the gravy and savored every bite! I will make some potatoes, either baked or mashed, and enjoy the rest of the gravy and steak over the potatoes to finish off the rest of the steak and gravy.
Thank you very much for sharing this simple recipe which helped me get past my reluctance to cook with mushrooms and introduced me to a new ingredient. (Maggi Sauce)
I’m so glad you tried it with the Maggi Sauce, it really is my culinary secret weapon! And, thanks for coming back to comment! ~Jenn