Old Fashioned Hamburger Gravy

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp butter (optional but recommended)
1 ½ – 2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large skillet, brown the hamburger until no longer pink. Drain most of the fat, but leave a little for flavor.

If the beef was very lean, add the butter to the pan now.

Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour and remove the raw taste.

Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

Gradually (In increments) pour in the beef broth (start with 1.5 cups), stirring constantly as it thickens.

If the gravy is too thick, add the remaining 0.5 cup of broth until you reach your desired consistency.

Simmer on low for 5-6 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.