Easy Hamburger Gravy

This one pan easy hamburger gravy is the ultimate comfort food—made with seasoned ground beef and a rich, savory gravy that comes together in less than 20 minutes from start to finish. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits for a quick, hearty dinner.

Easy Hamburger Gravy Recipe

You’re probably having a flashback to the elementary school cafeteria when hamburger gravy and mashed potatoes were on the menu. Honestly, it was one of my favorite meals and as such, it’s also one of my kids’ favorite meals. This recipe is for the tired, worn down, low on groceries mom who just needs to get dinner on the table. If that sounds relatable, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe is fast, cheap and easy and so yummy!

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What Ingredients Are in Easy Hamburger Gravy?

• Ground Beef – We raise beef for a living and have for over 15 years. My husband is also a third-generation farmer and rancher, we know good beef. The key to good recipes is good, nutrient dense food. If you are local, you can find our beef here. I always use our lean blend of 90/10. It’s so good and I never have to drain off any fat.
• Beef Base – I love to use this Tones Beef Base for my beef recipes. It’s gluten free and it lasts a long time. It adds so much flavor to beef recipes. If you don’t have beef base, you can use Better Than Boullion as well.
• Worcestershire Sauce – I like to add Worcestershire sauce to the beef because it enhances the richness of the beef.
• All Purpose Flour
• Butter
• Whole Milk – I am a whole milk advocate. Whole milk has a higher fat content which makes the flavor better.

Seasonings

• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Kosher Salt
• Pepper

Tools You’ll Need

• Frying Pan
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Whisk

Recipe for Easy Hamburger Gravy

1. In a large skillet, combine the ground beef, seasonings, Better Than Bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it browns.
3. Once the beef is fully cooked, add the butter and stir until melted and well combined.
4. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture and stir until the beef is well coated.
5. Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to stir until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
7. Remove from heat and serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
8. Enjoy!

Gluten Free Hamburger Gravy

To make this recipe gluten free, you will need to swap out the flour for a gluten free flour blend. Below is my favorite gluten free flour to use:

Cup4Cup Gluten Free Flour

Sides for Easy Hamburger Gravy

Keeping in mind that this recipe is for the tired and out of groceries, these honey glazed carrots are what I serve with the hamburger gravy as a side. If I don’t have much time, I just serve the gravy over the top of toast. But… If I have some extra motivation, I will make my homemade buttermilk biscuits to layer this delicious gravy on. I will link both recipes below.

Storage and Reheating

Storage:
Storage:
Allow the hamburger gravy to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating:
Reheat the gravy in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through. If the gravy has thickened too much, add a splash of milk or beef broth to loosen it and restore its creamy texture.