Ground Beef and Gravy
This quick and hearty dish combines savory ground beef with a rich, velvety gravy—perfect for weeknight dinners. Using basic pantry items, this comforting classic comes together in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or rice.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of plain flour
- 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of salted butter
- 1 tablespoon of dried minced onion
- 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef
- 2 cups of beef stock low-sodium or unsalted preferred
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Sauté until all traces of pink are gone and the meat develops a slight sear, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
- Once the beef is browned, discard any surplus fat from the skillet and return the meat to the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium and introduce the butter to the pan. Let it fully melt into the meat mixture.
- Incorporate the minced garlic, dried onion, and black pepper. Stir the seasonings into the beef and allow them to cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the beef and stir to combine. Let the flour cook with the mixture for 1 full minute to eliminate any raw taste.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly. This will help form a smooth gravy without lumps.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, ensuring it's fully integrated into the mixture.
- Allow the gravy to simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired thickness. Serve promptly over mashed potatoes, rice, or toast.
Notes
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