“Ground beef and gravy” is comfort food at its simplest—hearty, savory, and easy to make with pantry basics. Here’s a solid, no-fuss version you can cook in under 30 minutes.
🍽️ Classic Ground Beef & Gravy
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, adds depth)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp oil or butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- Brown the beef
Heat oil in a pan, add ground beef, and cook until nicely browned. Break it up as it cooks. - Add aromatics
Toss in onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant. - Make the gravy base
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. - Add liquid
Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add soy sauce if using. - Simmer
Let it cook for 5–10 minutes until thick and smooth. - Season
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
🍚 How to serve
- Over mashed potatoes (classic)
- With rice
- On toast (simple and filling)
- Alongside vegetables
🔄 Variations
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor
- Stir in a little cream for richness
- Spice it up with chili flakes
If you want, I can show you a healthier version (lighter gravy, less fat) or a desi-style twist with spices that might suit your taste better.