Ah, a classic ground beef and gravy dish! It’s hearty, comforting, and works well over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles. Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe:
Ground Beef and Gravy
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (or water + beef bouillon)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika or dried herbs
Instructions
- Cook beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Cook aromatics: Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Make roux: Push beef and onions to the side, or remove briefly. In the same pan, melt butter (or use leftover fat) and stir in flour. Cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add liquid: Slowly whisk in beef broth to prevent lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5–10 minutes until the gravy thickens. Stir occasionally.
- Combine: Mix the beef back into the gravy if you separated it. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles. Optional: garnish with chopped parsley.
💡 Tips:
- For extra richness, add ¼ cup heavy cream at the end.
- You can toss in mushrooms or peas for more texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a very smooth gravy, use an immersion blender after simmering.
If you want, I can also give a low-carb version where the gravy is thickened without flour, perfect for keto or gluten-free diets. That version is surprisingly creamy and delicious. Do you want that one too?
