Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat, cubed
• 10.5 oz beef broth
• 10.5 oz condensed French onion soup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

For Thickening the Gravy:

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ⅓ cup cold water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:
   • Trim any excess fat from the beef and season with ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
2. Brown the Beef:
   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Brown the beef in batches, transferring the browned meat to a bowl after each batch.
3. Sauté the Onion:
   • Lower the heat to medium, then add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
   • Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
4. Cook the Beef and Gravy:
   • Return the beef to the pot, then add the beef broth, condensed onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf.
   • Stir everything together, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer.
   • Let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
5. Thicken the Gravy:
   • To thicken the gravy, mix the cornstarch with ⅓ cup of cold water to form a slurry.
   • Gradually stir the slurry into the beef mixture, adding until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.
6. Adjust the Seasoning:
   • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
   • Discard the bay leaf.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes:

• You can substitute the condensed French onion soup with other varieties of condensed onion soups.
• This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition
Calories: 448 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 1327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5mg