Hamburger Gravy

Hamburger Gravy is a one pot recipe that taste delicious served over mashed potatoes, Easy Homemade Biscuits Recipe, toast, and rice. I grew up eating this original recipe because it was budget friendly and quick to make.

One pot recipes are perfect for busy weeknights with the kids activities. If you love this recipe, you may love Hamburger Casserole and Easy One Pot Spaghetti Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

This is the perfect recipe to make when you have ground beef thawed and need a quick meal. This rich and hearty gravy makes the best meal idea as the ingredients are simple and you can quickly cook for a filling meal idea.

This creamed hamburger gravy may not look the prettiest but it is packed with flavor and my entire family loves it.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – We recommend using lean ground beef
• Onion – We like to finely dice onion with a vegetable chopper. You can even prepare the onion ahead of time and freeze the chopped onion.
• Garlic Cloves Minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Butter – We like using unsalted butter
• All Purpose Flour – This is to help to thicken the gravy
• Milk – We like using whole milk
• Beef Broth – If you are out, use beef bullion, water or chicken broth
• Worcestershire Sauce – If you are out see The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes

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Variations Ideas

• Add Vegetables – Feel free to add in slice fresh mushrooms to the gravy mix for added flavor. We have even added frozen peas and carrots for a delicious veggies addition.
• Cream – For a richer flavor, add in a splash of heavy cream or half and half.
• Change Meat – You can change the meat to Italian Sausage or Ground Turkey. You can also use half ground beef and half ground turkey. Chopped bacon is also a great addition.
• Spices – If you are out of fresh onion and garlic, feel free to substitute with 2 teaspoon of garlic powder and onion powder.
• Cream of Mushroom Soup – For even more flavor and creamy texture add in a can of cream of mushroom soup or ½ cup sour cream.

How to Make Hamburger Gravy

Step 1 – Brown the ground beef with the diced onion in a large frying pan over medium high heat.  Break up the beef as it cooks and continue to cook until the beef is no longer pink. 

Step 2 – Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. 

Step 3 – Make an open place in the middle of the pan by moving the ground beef away from the center. Melt the butter in the center of the pan and then stir in the flour to create a roux.  Stir all the ingredients together with the beef mixture and cook for 2 minutes.  

Step 4 – Stir in the milk, beef broth or beef bouillon cubes, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Boil on low for 5-10 minutes until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.  Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice or biscuits. Enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Gravy Consistency – If you would like a creamier hamburger gravy, you can increase the milk to 1 ½ cups and reduce the beef broth to ½ cup.
• Ground Beef – After cooking the ground beef, we recommend draining the beef to remove an excess grease.
• Cooking Gravy – Combine the ingredients in one large skillet and allow the mixture to simmer to thicken and to ensure that the gravy has heated thoroughly.

What to Serve with Hamburger Gravy?

Hamburger Gravy is a delicious recipe that can be served with many Side Dishes. Try these family favorite side dishes for a complete meal idea.

• Best Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Red Potatoes
• Instant pot White Rice Recipe
• Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe
• Steamed Asparagus Recipe
• Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
• Sautéed Green Beans

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