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Hearty Beef Biscuits and Gravy Recipe (Cowboy Style)

Cowboy Style Ground Beef Biscuits & Gravy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend preferred for best pan drippings
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour Use 2 cups for dough, 0.25 cup for gravy
  • 3 cups Milk Use 1 cup for dough, 2 cups for gravy
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it is fresh
  • 0.5 cup Butter Cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives Finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  • Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 cup of milk just until combined. Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake the biscuits for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • While the biscuits bake, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Do not drain the drippings.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 0.25 cup of flour evenly over the cooked meat. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
  • Gradually pour in the remaining 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency. Season heavily with black pepper and salt to taste.
  • To serve, split the warm biscuits in half and place them on plates. Ladle the hot meat sauce generously over the top and garnish with fresh chives.