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Hamburger Gravy

This hamburger gravy recipe is easy to make completely from scratch or incorporate cream of mushroom soup. Serve it over rice, toast, noodles, biscuits, mashed potatoes, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cube beef bouillon or 1 tsp better than bouillon
  • ½ cup half and half
Optional Additions- See Notes
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz.)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz. white button mushrooms sliced, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Instructions

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  1. Brown the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions halfway through and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and flour. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until you can no longer smell flour.
  3. Add the beef broth, in small splashes and use a silicone spatula to "clean" the bottom and sides of the skillet. Add the half and half in the same manner, followed by the beef bouillon. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it bubble gently, it will continue to thicken and concentrate.
  4. Once near your desired level of thickness, serve over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or with biscuits.
  5. See notes on optional ingredient additions such as vegetables or cream of mushroom soup.

Notes

  • How to Add Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Ingredient Additions
  • Half and Half is a combination of 50% milk and 50% cream. Milk may be used instead if needed.
  • Storage:
  • Nutritional information is per serving and does not include the optional addition of cream of mushroom soup, milk, mushrooms, and veggies. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
  • Make the recipe as-is and let it simmer and reduce. Add 1/2 can cream of mushroom and 1/2 cup milk and let it simmer and reduce again until thickened. You may choose to add 1/4 lb. more ground beef, or utilize the extra 'gravy' to incorporate vegetables.
  • If you prefer to use a whole can of cream of mushroom, add it with 1 cup of milk and use 1.5 lbs ground beef.
  • Be sure to check out my homemade condensed cream of mushroom soup recipe.
  • Mushrooms: Cook them separately to release some of the water, concentrate their flavor, and give them a nice golden color. Mix them into the hamburger gravy at the end. This lets them retain their color, texture, and flavor.
  • Frozen Vegetables: Frozen Carrots, peas, corn, and green beans make excellent additions to this meal. Add them when the beef stock is added and let them heat up as the gravy thickens. 
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This freezes and reheats well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 690mg (29%) Potassium 560mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 690mg 29%
Potassium 560mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.