Country Beef Gravy (Old-Fashioned Comfort)

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Country Beef Gravy (Old-Fashioned Comfort)

Old-fashioned comfort just like home ❤️🥩✨
This Country Beef Gravy is rich, savory, and slow-simmered with simple, hearty flavors — the kind of cozy recipe passed down through generations. Made from tender browned beef, onions, and a deep, flavorful roux, this gravy is perfect for classic Southern comfort food, homestyle dinner ideas, and budget-friendly family meals. Spoon it over mashed potatoes, biscuits, rice, or country-fried steak for the ultimate warm and satisfying plate.

Yield: 4–5 servings
Temp: Medium stovetop
Time: 25–30 minutes

Key Ingredients First:

  • Ground beef or finely chopped beef
  • Onion
  • Beef broth
  • Flour + butter (roux base)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or finely chopped stewing beef
  • ½ onion, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: pinch of thyme or paprika

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef
    Add the beef to a skillet over medium heat and cook until browned. Add diced onion and sauté until soft. This simple base gives the dish its classic, homestyle flavor often searched in country beef recipes and traditional comfort meals.
  2. Create the Roux
    Push the beef to one side of the pan. Melt the butter in the empty space, then whisk in the flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes to form a golden roux — essential for that thick, silky gravy.
  3. Add the Broth
    Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let the gravy simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
  4. Season & Serve
    Stir in black pepper, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Simmer another minute until rich and smooth.

Serving Ideas

  • Spoon over mashed potatoes or creamy grits.
  • Serve with biscuits for a farmhouse-style breakfast.
  • Pour over rice, noodles, or country-fried steak for a classic Southern dinner.
  • Add peas or mushrooms for extra heartiness.

This gravy is ideal for readers searching for old-fashioned beef recipes, family dinner favorites, and quick stovetop comfort food.

Tips

  • Use homemade beef broth for deeper flavor.
  • Add a splash of cream for a richer gravy.
  • For extra depth, brown the beef until slightly crispy.
  • If too thick, add more broth; if too thin, simmer longer.

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