Spicy Beef Tips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb beef tips
1 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons hot smoked paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

Combine 1 cup flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Heat oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
Coat beef tips thoroughly with flour mixture.
Cook beef in oil until well browned. Remove beef.
Add 1/2 cup flour to pan and brown to a light brown roux, adding water to desired thickness, about 20 minutes. You can also add the seasoned flour if you want more spice.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add the beef tips to the gravy and stir to coat well, about 15 minutes.
Serve with mashed potatoes.