Lori's Beef and Gravy

• lbs stewing beef, cut into bite size pieces↗2 lbs
• cups water (approx)↗6 cups
• beef bouillon cube (I use Knorr or Maggie)↗
• medium onion, chopped↗1
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• tablespoons butter↗3 tablespoons
• tablespoons flour↗2 tablespoons
• salt and pepper
• nutmeg (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the cubed beef in a medium sized pot. Add water. Include the bouillon cube. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Separate the meat from the broth and keep the liquid hot.

3. 3

   In a skillet on medium heat melt the butter, sauté the onions until transparent then add garlic. Continue until you can just smell the garlic aroma.

4. 4

   Sprinkle in the flour and cook until slightly brown. Using a whisk, pour in the hot broth until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Place the meat in the gravy and continue cooking covered on low for another 1/2 hour.

5. 5

   Peak in and stir every so often adding water if needed to get the desired gravy consistency that you prefer.

6. 6

   Taste for salt and pepper. add freshly grated nutmeg to taste if using.

7. 7

   I have served this over potato dumplings (packaged or homemade), rice, mashed potatoes, noodles.