Steak tips in Gravy with Rice

This is such a nice recipe for those times that you just want something comforting and quick to make.  Love this recipe.

Steak tips in Gravy with Rice

2 lbs Tenderloin steak, cut in bite sized cubes

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil + 2 tablespoons butter for frying

4 tablespoons of flour

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

2 cups half and half or cream

2 cups cooked rice

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet and then add olive oil. Over medium heat, saute onions and garlic until tender. Add steak tips and fry until brown on all sides. Cover and simmer on low heat for about an hour or until meat is very tender. 

NOTE: You can also pre-cook beef cubes in a crock pot for 6 hours on high with a little beef broth for fork tender beef for all your stews and soups. I do this often and freeze until I need them.

In a separate skillet, add 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 tablespoons of flour and whisk quickly to blend. Cook, for about 1 minute until lightly browned, stirring the entire time. Whisk in half and half and continue whisking until sauce begins to thicken. Turn off heat and salt and pepper to taste. I like a lot of pepper in mind. 

Finally, pour your sauce into the skillet with your meat and with a wooden spoon stir, making sure that you scrape all the bits of meat and garlic and onion from the bottom. Cover for another 10 minutes while rice is cooking.

Cook rice as directed on package. Pour into bowl. Add meat and sauce over rice.

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