Description
Hamburger Gravy brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table, delivering hearty warmth with classic midwestern charm. Creamy ground beef sauce ladled over fluffy mashed potatoes creates a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Gravy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Potato Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120ml) milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grab a large skillet and warm it to medium heat. Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the pan, breaking it apart while cooking until no pink remains.
- Toss in 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until your onions turn translucent and become fragrant.
- Dust 3 tablespoons flour over the beef mixture, stirring to coat each crumb completely. This helps your gravy thicken smoothly.
- Pour 2 cups beef broth gradually into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and optional ½ teaspoon dried thyme.
- Let the gravy simmer at 185°F for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reaches a rich, velvety consistency that coats the back of your spoon.
- While gravy thickens, boil 2 pounds cubed russet potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 4 tablespoons butter and ½ cup milk, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Serve hot, spreading a generous layer of creamy potatoes on each plate and topping with the savory beef gravy.
Notes
- Check the ground beef for even browning by breaking it into small, uniform pieces while cooking.
- Season the mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control the salt content and prevent the gravy from becoming too salty.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend when thickening the gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg