Description
This Easy Hamburger Gravy recipe is a comforting and hearty dish featuring lean ground beef simmered with onions and a savory blend of spices, thickened with flour and creamy whole milk to create a rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits, this quick and simple skillet meal comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
Spices and Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon paste (e.g., Better Than Bouillon)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)
Thickening and Liquids
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Onion: Add the lean ground beef and chopped onion to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for about 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it browns. Retain some fat unless the beef isn’t lean, in which case drain excess fat but leave some for flavor.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to the cooked meat mixture, blending well.
- Incorporate Flour: Lower the heat to medium and stir in the flour, mixing thoroughly to evenly coat the meat mixture and begin building the gravy base.
- Add Milk Gradually: Slowly stir in the whole milk until the flour fully dissolves, creating a smooth mixture.
- Simmer and Thicken: Continue cooking as the gravy comes to a gentle bubble, stirring occasionally. Allow it to thicken to desired consistency, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. This gravy is delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
Notes
- Using lean ground beef helps reduce excess fat, but if using higher fat content beef, drain some fat after browning.
- The beef bouillon paste adds a rich, meaty flavor; choose a quality brand like Better Than Bouillon for best results.
- Adjust the thickness by cooking the gravy longer if you prefer it thicker, or add more milk for a thinner consistency.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color and fresh flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently, adding a splash of milk to loosen if necessary.
