Description
A comforting and hearty Ground Beef Gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe features a rich beef gravy made from browned ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, thickened with a roux, and seasoned with Worcestershire sauce for deep flavor.
Ingredients
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Beef Gravy
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove any excess grease to ensure the gravy isn’t too oily.
- Sauté vegetables: Add butter, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
- Make the roux: Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, allowing it to form a thick paste that will help thicken the gravy.
- Add beef broth: Gradually whisk in the beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and create a smooth gravy base.
- Season and simmer: Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let the gravy simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the warm beef gravy generously over prepared mashed potatoes and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra richness, use homemade beef broth or quality store-bought broth.
- You can prepare mashed potatoes from scratch or use leftover mashed potatoes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or Worcestershire sauce if preferred.
- Leftover gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth or water to loosen the gravy if needed.
