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A hearty ground beef dish mixed with egg noodles and thick homemade gravy, all ready for your table in half an hour.
Key Components:
- Lean ground beef: Best with 90% lean
- Egg noodles: Classic pairing
- Beef broth: Makes flavorful sauce
- Worcestershire sauce: Boosts flavor
- Italian seasoning: Flavor mix
- Fresh garlic and onion: Foundation tastes
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Step-by-Step Guide:
- Cook Noodles
- Heat water with salt
- Cook to tender but firm
- Save some cooking water
- Empty pot and put aside
- Prepare Beef
- Cook with onions until brown
- Don't throw away drippings
- Mix in garlic and spices
- Let flavors come together
- Make Gravy
- Add flour and mix
- Let cook a bit
- Pour broth bit by bit
- Mix until it's smooth
- Combine and Finish
- Toss noodles with meat
- Mix till everything's covered
- Make thinner or thicker as needed
- Add salt and pepper as you like
Keeping Leftovers:
Stays good for 3-4 days in the fridge. The noodles will soak up more sauce overnight.
Great Side Options:
Try it with some toasted garlic bread and light veggie sides.
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Insider Tricks:
- Go for lean meat to skip draining
- Mix the flour completely
- Keep some noodle water handy
- Taste before serving
After making this countless times, I've learned that using the beef drippings and mixing in flour just right gives you that authentic homemade gravy everyone loves.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why save the fat?
- Adds flavor to the gravy. Get rid of it only if the beef is very fatty.
- → Gravy feels too thick?
- Pour in more broth till it's just right.
- → Can veggies be added?
- Absolutely! Mushrooms or bell peppers are great picks.
- → Want it creamier?
- Mix in cream cheese or sour cream before serving.
- → What noodles work best?
- Egg noodles are classic, but use any pasta you've got.