Hamburger Gravy
Hamburger Gravy is a classic American comfort food made with seasoned ground beef in a rich, creamy milk gravy. It takes 20 minutes to make with ingredients we always have on hand.
Servings: 4
Calories: 346kcal
Cost: 9
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef*
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic , minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon paste , or 2 beef bullion cubes
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper , to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes , to taste, optional
Serving ideas:
- Over Mashed potatoes, Pasta, Rice, Biscuits. Bread or toast, Breakfast potatoes
- Green beans or roasted vegetables.
Instructions
- Cook meat: Add ground beef to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, crumbling into small pieces, until browned. Remove most (but not all) of the grease. Add onions and garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.1 pound lean ground beef*, 1/3 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Gravy: Add flour and butter and stir to coat the meat. Add milk and seasonings. Cook, stirring frequently, until gravy is thickened, 5-10 minutes. Taste and add additional seasonings, as needed.1 tablespoon butter, 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons beef bouillon paste , 2 ½ cups milk, 1/8 teaspoon ground sage, 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, salt and pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes, biscuits, bread, noodles, rice, or breakfast potatoes.
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Notes
Ground Beef: I like to use half ground beef, half ground pork sausage. Add chopped bacon for even more flavor. Could also use ground turkey or ground chicken.
Flour: Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch instead of flour.
Dairy-Free: Omit butter and substitute beef broth instead of milk. Add 1 Tablespoon additional flour to thicken the sauce, if needed.
Veggies: Add sautéed mushrooms, frozen peas, or corn to the gravy.
Sour Cream: Add a scoop of sour cream at the end to make the gravy creamier.
Storage Instructions: Keep leftover hamburger gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Heat in the microwave or stovetop, adding a little milk or broth if you need to thin it.
Freezing Instructions: Follow the recipe to cook the meat and add spices. Let it cool completely then transfer to a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat in a skillet with butter, flour, and half and half. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve Hamburger Gravy Over:
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 3mg
