Step 1

Cut sirloin steaks into 1/4 inch cubes; lightly salt and pepper

Step 2

In a large Dutch oven on medium high heat, add oil; once oil is hot; add beef to pan in a single layer (if possible);

Step 3

Lighly brown beef cubes on all sides; add chopped onion; cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, until onions are tender; (if you're using fresh or prepared minced garlic, add it to the pan after the onions have cooked a few minutes);

Step 4

Add beef broth (use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits). Make sure you add enough liquid to cover the meat. Add bay leaves, Worcestershire, allspice and garlic powder; Cover, reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook until fork-tender (see notes)

Step 5

Once beef is fork-tender, make a slurry (in a 2 cup measuring cup-combine 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons of flour; stir well with a fork until there are no lumps); add half of the slurry to beef mixture- See Notes

Step 6

Season to taste; add salt and pepper

Step 7

Prepare rice according to package instructions; remove bay leaves from beef tips; Plate rice and serve beef tips and gravy over rice