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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 541.9 kcal |
| Protein | 40.2 g |
| Fat | 38.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
Published on Jul 30, 2024 by Luminița