Heart healthy sautéed beef tips recipe

Ingredients

• ½ pound (lb) of all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) of salt
• 4 pounds (lbs) of trimmed and cubed lean beef tips
• 2 ounces (oz) of vegetable oil
• 4 ounces (oz) of diced onions
• 2 ounces (oz) of diced celery
• 2 ounces (oz) of diced carrots
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1 ounce (oz) of red wine
• 2 ounces (oz) of tomato paste or puree
• 1 pint (pt) of low fat, low sodium beef stock
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Dredge the beef tips in the flour mixture and shake off any excess flour.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat.
4. Add the coated beef tips and sear them on all sides.
5. Add the onions, celery, and carrots.
6. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Add the garlic.
8. Cook for 1 minute.
9. Add the tomato paste or puree.
10. Stir until heated through.
11. Deglaze the pan with the red wine and beef stock.
12. Bring the mixture to a boil.
13. Reduce to a simmer and let it cook until the beef is tender.
14. Serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.