• To begin, sprinkle the beef tips with salt and pepper.
• Heat a tablespoon of the butter and the extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add the meat and brown it on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer it to a plate or dish.
• Add the remaining butter and sauté the onion until it is tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add in the minced garlic and cook another minute.
• Whisk in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
• Add the beef tips and the bay leaf to the pot. Bring it all to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until the beef is nice and tender.
• Remove the bay leaf.

To Thicken the Gravy

• Briefly bring the beef tips & broth up to a boil again.
• Combine the cold water and tapioca starch in a small dish and whisk smooth.
• Pour in the tapioca slurry and stir. Allow it to cook 1 minute to thicken.
• Enjoy!