Simple Hamburger Gravy
This creamy hamburger gravy is a versatile dish perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or biscuits, combining savory ground beef with a rich, flavorful sauce.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 whisk
- 1 paper towel-lined plate
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 85/15 blend
- 3/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon sautéed onion flavor
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until beef is browned and no pink remains, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer beef mixture to a paper towel-lined plate and drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the skillet.
- Whisk in flour until smooth to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add Better than Bouillon and Worcestershire sauce, whisking to dissolve, then let the gravy simmer and thicken for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in milk and whisk until the gravy is smooth.
- Lower heat to low, return the cooked beef mixture to the skillet, and simmer the gravy until thickened, about 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- If not using low-sodium beef broth, omit added salt and adjust to taste.
- Thin gravy with extra beef broth to reach desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days.