Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lbs

beef tip roast

sliced

3.5 tbsp

butter

5 tbsp

flour

2.5 cup

beef broth

3 unit

dill pickles

sliced thin

1 tsp

dill

finely chopped

2.5 tbsp

white vinegar

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~10 min

Slice the beef tip roast into desired thickness.

Step 2
~10 min

Boil the sliced beef in water for about 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

Step 3
~10 min

While the beef is boiling, prepare the dill pickle gravy.

Key Technique: Boiling
Step 4
~10 min

In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 5
~10 min

Whisk in the flour to create a roux.

Step 6
~10 min

Fry the roux, stirring constantly, until it turns a light golden color.

Step 7
~10 min

Slowly add the beef broth to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.

Step 8
~10 min

Add the thinly sliced dill pickles, white vinegar, and finely chopped dill (if using) to the gravy.

Step 9
~10 min

Simmer the gravy for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 10
~10 min

Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11
~10 min

Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the boiling water and drain.

Key Technique: Boiling
Step 12
~10 min

Pour the hot dill pickle gravy over the sliced boiled beef.

Step 13
~10 min

Serve immediately with bread dumplings.

Step 14
~10 min

Use the remaining beef broth to make a delicious beef soup.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer gravy, use homemade beef broth.

Adjust the amount of vinegar to suit your taste.

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the pickles.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The beef can be boiled ahead of time. The gravy is best made fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with bread dumplings or mashed potatoes.

A side of green beans or asparagus complements the dish well.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Bread dumplings
Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Unknown

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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