Easy Beef and Gravy
Savor the comfort of a homemade classic with this Easy Beef and Gravy recipe, a hearty dish perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings. Tender, flavorful beef stew meat is seasoned, lightly floured, and seared to perfection before simmering in a rich, savory gravy infused with garlic, onions, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic thyme. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pot wonder boasts a velvety gravy thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, ensuring a satisfying texture that clings beautifully to your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Quick prep, simple ingredients, and timeless flavors make this dish a go-to comfort food favorite and a centerpiece for any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Season the beef stew meat evenly with salt and black pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the beef with all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the same skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and release any brown bits for extra flavor.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the browned beef to the skillet, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.1 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.1 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 5749 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 189.4 g | 379% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2972 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
