Okay, so I saw this recipe floating around for “3 Ingredient No Peek Beef Tips” and I was like, “No way, that sounds too easy.” But I was also super intrigued. I mean, three ingredients? Gotta try it. So here’s how my experiment went down.
Gathering My Stuff
First things first, I needed to grab the ingredients. The recipe, of course, only called for three things (plus the beef):
- Beef tips: I found some stew meat already cut up at the store, which seemed perfect. Saved me a chopping step!
- Cream of mushroom soup: You know, the condensed kind in the can.
- Dry onion soup mix: One packet. Easy peasy.
- Brown gravy mix: Also just one packet.
I already had these things, so the shopping list was super short. I was already feeling good about this!
Putting It All Together
This is where the “no peek” part comes in. I preheated my oven to 300°F (that’s about 150°C for my metric friends). Then, I grabbed a 9×13 inch baking dish. No need to grease it or anything.
I dumped the beef tips into the dish. Then, I opened the can of mushroom soup and spread it over the beef. It was kinda gloppy, but I just did my best to cover everything.
Next, I sprinkled the dry onion soup mix and the brown gravy mix evenly over the top. I didn’t mix anything, just sprinkled.
Now for the crucial step: I covered the dish tightly with aluminum foil. The “no peek” part is important, apparently. It’s supposed to keep all the moisture in and make the beef super tender.
The Waiting Game (and the Smells!)
I popped the dish into the preheated oven and set a timer for 3 hours. Yes, THREE hours. That seemed like a long time, but I trusted the process (and the many internet people who swore by this recipe).
About halfway through, the smell started wafting through my kitchen. Oh. My. Goodness. It smelled amazing, like a Sunday roast but even richer. It was seriously tempting to peek, but I resisted!
The Big Reveal
When the timer finally went off, I carefully removed the dish from the oven. I let it sit for a few minutes, still covered, just to let things settle. Then, with oven mitts on, I peeled back the foil.
The steam that came out was incredible! And the beef… oh, the beef. It was fall-apart tender, swimming in a thick, rich gravy. It looked absolutely delicious.
Serving It Up
I served the beef tips and gravy over some mashed potatoes. You could also do rice or egg noodles, whatever you like. Honestly, the gravy is so good, you could probably eat it with a spoon!
The Verdict
This “3 Ingredient No Peek Beef Tips” recipe? Totally lives up to the hype. It’s ridiculously easy, and the results are amazing. The beef was incredibly tender, and the gravy was flavorful and comforting. It’s definitely going into my regular rotation of easy, delicious meals. Next time I might add some sliced mushrooms during the last half hour. I highly recommend you try it out.
