Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the unsalted butter into the remaining beef fat.
  4. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until the mixture reaches a light golden brown color and a nutty aroma.
  5. Gradually pour in the beef broth in a thin stream, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps.
  6. Stir in the onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the gravy is thick and glossy.
  7. Stir the cooked beef back into the gravy to combine and serve.