Hearty Southern Hamburger Gravy

Indulge in this comforting dish, a Southern classic featuring savory ground chuck cooked to perfection with a blend of aromatic spices. The rich, velvety gravy, thickened to decadent perfection, is best enjoyed spooned generously over creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

For Hearty Gravy
3	lbs ground chuck
3	teaspoons celery salt
1 1⁄2	teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2	teaspoons onion powder
1	teaspoon garlic powder
3	cups water or canned beef broth (bouillon cubes may be used, one to a cup of water)
4	tablespoons flour

Instructions

• Preparing the Hearty Gravy

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Add celery salt, fresh ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the beef and continue stirring for about two minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly pour in the water or canned beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer the gravy, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency (approximately 15 minutes).
  6. Serve the hearty Southern hamburger gravy warm over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.

Jul 30, 2024