Hamburger Gravy
A little (ok, a lot, let’s face it, we aren’t capable of just doing a little) of this creamy meaty hamburger gravy splashed over some toast, biscuit, fried potatoes and onions or literally anything on your dinner plate is simply the most perfect comfort dinner ever.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil
- ½ lb ground beef
- ⅓ Cup All purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 Cups of whole milk
Instructions
- In a skillet, over medium heat, heat the oil until glistening.
- Tear the ground beef into small pieces and sprinkle into the warming skillet. Using a wooden spoon, break up the ground beef into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- When the ground beef is just past pink and turning brown, pour off any accumulated grease.
- Sprinkle the flour over the ground beef and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. (this removes the flour taste from the dish).
- Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne and mix well.
- Pour the milk into the skillet all at once. Use your wooden spoon to scrape up any bits that have started to stick to the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir continuously until the milk thickens into a thick gravy that clings to the back of the wooden spoon.
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Notes
- The amount of hamburger you use is entirely up to you. If you like more meat in your gravy, use more. If you prefer less, then use less.
- The longer you cook your hamburger gravy, the thicker it will become.
- Stop cooking it when it is just short of how thick you prefer gravy.
- It will thicken slightly more as it cools.
- Serve your hamburger gravy hot.
- If you need to reheat your hamburger gravy, you will notice that it is considerably thicker once it has been refrigerated.
- Simply add some milk to what you have and stir it well as you heat it. If you are noticing lumps in the gravy, use a whisk and whisk it quickly. This will remove any lumps.
- If your gravy becomes too thick while you are cooking it, just add some milk and it will thin back out.
- Try some seasonings that you prefer with your hamburger gravy. We particularly enjoy onion powder and garlic powder. A tiny bit of cayenne is a nice touch. Thyme and oregano give a special flavor as well.
- SUBSTITUTIONS: You can substitute 2% milk for whole milk, but your gravy won’t be as creamy. If you prefer to leave off the onion, garlic or cayenne, feel free to do so. Try adding other herbs and spices that you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal