Beef and Gravy

What could be better than beef served with gravy and mashed potatoes. This is comfort food! The recipe is so simple to make, and so delicious, that your family will request it often.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. beef roast, trim off fat, cut meat into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 to 1tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Gravy

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbs. butter
2 c. beef broth
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
1 beef bouillon cube
1/4 c. cold water
3 Tbs. flour

Direction

Place the cut up meat in a bowl.  

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, chili powder, and pepper. Mix the spices together. 

Sprinkle the spices over the meat.  Mix the meat to ensure the spices are distributed evenly.

Sprinkle the flour over the meat. Toss until well coated. 

In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. 

Working in batches, add the meat.  Cook the meat for a couple of minutes on each side until all sides are browned. Place the meat on a platter.  Repeat the process until all the meat is browned.

Melt the butter in the skillet.  Sauté onions and cook for a couple of minutes until they are translucent.  Add the garlic and cook another minute.

Pour in beef broth.  Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and beef bouillon cube.  Bring to a boil. 

In a cup, combine water and flour. Stir until well blended.  Slowly pour this into the gravy, whisking all the while.  Cook and stir until the mixture thickens. 

Reduce the heat down to a simmer.  Add the meat back into the skillet.  Simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.