Low Sodium Beef Tips and Gravy - Tasty, Healthy Heart Recipes (2024)

Low Sodium Beef Tips and Gravy is easily prepared on the stove in one skillet with only a few basic ingredients but results in a tender meat smothered in a dark savory sauce that everyone loves! This meal really brings me back to the old days of eating hearty family meals around the table. You also have many options to have it served over wide egg noodles, rice or low sodium mashed potatoes.

A few of the packaged beef tips and gravy I looked at averaged 620 mg of sodium per ½ cup and jarred beef gravy ran about 300 mg per ¼ cup. Even worse many of the recipes I perused ranged all over the place from 700 – 1000 mg of sodium per 1 cup serving. Once again a dish with so much available flavor is just overdosed in salt. With just a few replacements and enhancements you can easily make a wonderful low sodium beef tips and gravy meal yourself with just a minuscule amount of 29 mg. of sodium.

HELPFUL TIPSFOR MAKING LOW SODIUM BEEF TIPS AND GRAVY

If Gravy Gets Thick

If the gravy becomes too thick when simmering just add a few more tablespoons of beef broth to help thin it out. Using no sodium beef broth is a double win here for us because when the broth reduces as it cooks, it intensifies in flavor, and this prevents the final dish from becoming what would be too salty as it concentrates. I find 30 minutes to be roughly the ideal simmering time; this can vary depending on your beef cubes are though.

Wine and Mushrooms

This recipe uses a bit of wine and lots mushrooms. They both add tons of flavors, the wine adds a bit of “bite” and the mushrooms add an essential deeper umami taste to the gravy.

Browning Sauce

My best secret to getting rich dark brown gravy is to use a browning sauce. Browning sauce is a savory flavor concentrate and just a few drops can take your gravy to the next level. I remember my dad using this long ago but I have recently rediscovered its use and value in perking up a dish. Plus, it very low in sodium content as compared to Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce that is commonly used in gravies. I highly recommend it.

Cast Iron Skillet is Best

Using a cast iron skillet is perfect for this recipe;the wide surface is great for sautéing. And having heavy bottom and sides isideal for holding the temperature constant during a long simmer.

Use Tupperware instead of Zip-Loc Bag

When coating the beef tips prior to browning, placeand shake them in a large Tupperware container with the flour, pepper and Mrs.Dash Table Blend spice. Shake well to coat the beef. Most recipes call for a Zip-lockbag to do this. But I hate wasting bags just for this and the container is easyto washout without contributing to plastic waste.

Varying Amounts of Meat and Mushrooms

The package of stew beef I used when I made this particular recipe came in 1 1/4 lbs. package using the same amount of ingredients for the recipe and it came out just fine. Also, it barely changes the nutrition index per serving. Likewise, if you want to add more or less mushrooms that’s OK too. Though I would not leave mushrooms out as you will be missing out on a lot of flavor that adds to a low sodium meal. I am not big on the texture of mushrooms but I love the flavor, so I just chop them into smaller bits. It’s all up to you.

WHAT IS THEBEST KIND OF MEAT FOR BEEF TIPS

I personally like to use chuck roast stew meat to make my low sodium beef tips and gravy. They are typically very economical and can be simmered to a perfect tenderness just like any other beef. They generally are already packaged in a cubed form though I generally cut those cubes in half and cut off any excess fat. Since they always simmer to a nice tender “bite” I never saw the need to use a more expensive piece of meat because the majority of the flavor comes from the gravy. The most important thing to remember is, the longer it cooks, the more tender it becomes.

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As always, please let me know how you like this recipe in the comments! I get motivated when I hear from you and am interested to learn about how you liked and served your Low Sodium Beef Tips and Gravy. And please leave a comment or rating and share any tips you might have.

Nutrition Information – The information shown is provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be substituted for a doctor’s or nutritionist’s advice. Please understand that not everyone’s sodium requirements are the same, therefore some recipes may be higher than you’re allowed. Always consult with your doctor for your recommended daily sodium allowance.