Description
Comfort classics reach new heights with this hearty Creamed Hamburger Gravy, blending rich ground beef and silky sauce into a nostalgic culinary embrace. Hearty home cooking meets quick satisfaction, delivering warmth and flavor in just minutes for hungry families seeking satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended for flavor)
Dairy and Flour:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional for extra richness)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk (or 1 ½ cups milk + ½ cup beef broth for added flavor)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for extra depth)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium temperature and brown the ground beef thoroughly, crumbling the meat while cooking. Allow any excess fat to drain, retaining a small amount for enhanced flavor profile.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the meat mixture, stirring until aromatic and releasing its rich essence.
- Dust the cooked beef with flour, ensuring each meat particle receives an even coating. Gently toast the flour for a minute to eliminate raw undertones.
- Slowly introduce milk and beef broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent potential lumping and create a smooth liquid base.
- Enhance the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Maintain constant stirring while allowing the gravy to gradually thicken and develop deeper flavor complexity.
- Once the gravy reaches a rich, velvety consistency, remove from heat and transfer to your preferred serving vessel. Drape generously over warm biscuits, crisp toast, creamy mashed potatoes, or tender pasta. Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish and added freshness.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using a blend of ground meats like beef and pork for a richer taste profile.
- Prevent lumpy gravy by whisking milk and broth slowly into the roux, ensuring smooth consistency.
- Reduce fat content by using lean ground beef (90/10) and replacing whole milk with lower-fat alternatives like 2% or almond milk.
- Transform this classic dish into a gluten-free option by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg