Step 1

Cut beef into about one inch cubes.

Step 2

Place a medium sized sauce pot on medium heat.

Step 3

Add bacon grease or cooking oil.

Step 4

Add beef.

Step 5

Add onions.

Step 6

Stir the meat and onions until the meat is lightly brown.

Step 7

Add beef broth and bring to a rolling boil.

Step 8

Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix Cornstarch with cold water, stir well.

Step 10

Slowly add the cornstarch to the beef and broth, stirring constantly.

Step 11

Simmer another 10 minutes or until gravy has thickened.

Step 12

Place rice in a medium size sauce pot.

Step 13

Run cool water in the pot, swirling the rice around until the water runs fairly clear.

Step 14

Drain off the water.

Step 15

Add needed amount of cold water back into the pot.

Step 16

Place pot over medium-high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Cook for about 2 minutes then, reduce heat. Let rice continue to simmer on medium-low heat until most of the water has been absorbed.

Step 17

Watch for small pockets to appear in the rice. Do not stir but watch it carefully.

Step 18

Cover with a tight fitting lid and remove from heat.

Step 19

Let the rice rest, covered, for about 10 more minutes.

Step 20

Fluff the rice with a fork prior to serving.

Step 21

Place a portion of rice on each plate, add a serving of the Beef Tips and Gravy. Enjoy!