Easy Ground Beef Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 2 Tablespoons salted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth (low or no sodium optional)
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound ground beef, breaking it up into crumbles until there is no pink left, about 8-10 minutes. Aim to get a slight char on the beef for extra flavor.
2. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return the cooked meat back into the skillet.
3. Lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons salted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
4. Stir in minced garlic, dried minced onion, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir well. Cook the flour for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
6. Slowly pour in 2 cups beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps and create a smooth gravy.
7. Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to enhance the savory depth of the gravy.
8. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to desired consistency.
9. Serve the ground beef and gravy immediately over mashed potatoes or your preferred side.

Notes

• Use low or no sodium beef broth if you want to control the salt content.
• For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch slurry.
• Make sure to stir constantly when adding broth to avoid lumps in the gravy.
• You can customize the seasoning by adding a pinch of thyme or rosemary if desired.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.