Beef Tips

3 T vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 lb cubed beef stew meat
2 c water
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
1 t garlic powder
1 t ground black pepper
1 package dry brown gravy mix
1 c water

1. In a large skillet heat oil over high heat. Saute the onion until almost translucent.
2. Add the stew meat and cook on high heat until meat is browned on all sides.
3. Pour 2 c water, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet. Stir in garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4. Combine the gravy mix with 1 c water. Mix thoroughly and stir into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil stirring frequently until slightly thickened.

Notes:
You will notice the recipe calls for 2 lb. meat, but I use this recipe with only 1 lb, keeping the other amounts the same. The recipe actually calls for salt, but I wouldn't add any. The gravy mix and other seasonings are pretty salty. Also, after I brown the meat I drain off some of the grease to make it a little healthier. The other change I make is that I don't add a whole cup of water with the gravy mix. It will be too runny if you do.