Seared Beef Tips with Caramelized Onions & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

For the Beef:

1 ½ lbs beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized chunks

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Caramelized Onions & Sauce:

1 large onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp butter

1 cup beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Dijon mustard

½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)

1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced

½ cup heavy cream

4 tbsp butter

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

For Garnish:

Chopped chives

Red chili flakes

Instructions:

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:

Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain and mash with butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Keep warm.

Caramelize the Onions:

In a pan over medium-low heat, melt butter and cook onions until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Add Worcestershire sauce and stir. Remove from pan and set aside.

Sear the Beef:

Season beef chunks with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Heat olive oil and butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Sear beef for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep crust forms. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

Pour beef broth into the pan, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Dijon mustard and chili flakes.

Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Return beef and onions to the pan, tossing to coat.

Assemble & Serve:

Spoon mashed potatoes onto a plate, top with beef and caramelized onions, and drizzle with sauce.

Garnish with chopped chives and extra chili flakes. Serve hot.