Description
Hearty pioneer woman hamburger gravy delivers comfort from midwestern kitchens with classic beef and creamy sauce. Home cooks appreciate this simple skillet meal that satisfies hunger with rich, savory flavors you can quickly prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) lean ground beef
- 4 cups (946 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat. Disperse ground beef across the cooking surface, fragmenting into consistent crumbles. Sear meat thoroughly, rotating periodically to ensure complete golden-brown caramelization and eliminate any raw meat remnants.
- Flour Integration: Dust ground beef with all-purpose flour, meticulously stirring to create a uniform, moisture-absorbing coating that transforms the meat’s surface into a flavor-trapping foundation.
- Liquid Transformation: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stream milk gradually into the seasoned meat mixture, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and promote a silky, homogeneous texture. Allow the gravy to undergo a gradual thickening process, stirring consistently to maintain smooth consistency.
- Seasoning Elevation: Introduce onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend seasonings thoroughly, tasting and adjusting to create a rich, nuanced flavor profile that complements the hearty meat base.
- Final Refinement: Continue simmering until gravy reaches an ideal, luxurious thickness with gentle, rhythmic bubbling. Remove from heat and serve immediately over preferred accompaniments like mashed potatoes or biscuits, ensuring maximum flavor intensity and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose lean ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio for rich flavor without excessive grease, ensuring a perfectly textured gravy.
- Flour Technique Tip: Evenly coat beef with flour by stirring continuously, creating a smooth roux that prevents lumpy gravy and develops deep, nutty undertones.
- Milk Pouring Precision: Add milk gradually and stir constantly to prevent scorching and achieve a silky, lump-free consistency that clings beautifully to your dish.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste and adjust seasonings incrementally, understanding that onion powder, salt, and pepper balance the gravy’s richness and elevate its overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 427
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg