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A hearty ground beef dish tossed with egg noodles in a thick homemade gravy, all done in under 30 minutes.
Key Ingredients:
- Lean ground beef: Aim for 90% lean
- Egg noodles: The classic pairing
- Beef broth: Makes the gravy tasty
- Worcestershire sauce: Gives extra flavor
- Italian seasoning: Mix of dried herbs
- Fresh garlic and onion: Flavor foundation
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Step-By-Step Guide:
- Cook Noodles
- Get water boiling with salt
- Cook them until slightly firm
- Save some cooking water
- Empty pot and put noodles aside
- Prepare Beef
- Cook with onions until brown
- Don't throw away the fat
- Toss in garlic and spices
- Let cook until smells good
- Make Gravy
- Mix in the flour
- Let it cook a bit
- Pour broth in slowly
- Keep stirring until it's smooth
- Combine and Finish
- Put noodles in with beef
- Mix so everything's covered
- Make it thinner or thicker
- Add more salt if needed
Keeping Leftovers:
Stays good for 3-4 days in the fridge. The sauce will get soaked up by noodles overnight.
Tasty Sides:
Grab some garlic bread and basic veggies to round out the meal.
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Pro Pointers:
- Go with lean meat to skip draining
- Mix the flour really well
- Keep some noodle water handy
- Taste before serving
I've made this countless times and learned that keeping the meat drippings and mixing in flour properly gets you that authentic down-home gravy everyone loves.
Recipe FAQs
- → Why not drain all the fat?
- It gives the gravy a richer taste. Only drain when using extra fatty beef.
- → What if the gravy is too thick?
- Pour in extra broth a little at a time until it's just right.
- → Can veggies go in too?
- Of course! Try tossing in mushrooms or bell peppers.
- → How can I make it creamier?
- Add cream cheese or a spoonful of sour cream right before serving.
- → What noodles are best?
- Egg noodles are classic, but use what you like or have at home.