BEST Hamburger Gravy Recipe

BEST Hamburger Gravy Recipe

4 servings
For a quick and easy weeknight dinner solution, it's hard to beat this delicious American classic - Hamburger Gravy served over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles!

Ingredients

  • lean ground beef
    1 ½ lb
  • yellow onion

    , finely chopped

    1 small
  • garlic

    , minced

    2 cloves
  • all-purpose flour
    ¼ c
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • quality beef broth
    2 c
  • heavy cream
    ½ c
  • worcestershire sauce
    1 tbsp
  • beef bouillon base

    or 2 cubes

    2 tsp
  • ground dried porcini mushrooms)

    (optional but recommended for the ultimate umami boost

    2 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • paprika
    ½ tsp
  • onion powder
    ½ tsp
  • dried thyme
    ½ tsp
  • ground sage
    ¼ tsp
  • chopped fresh parsley for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet with about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic and cook until there is no pink remaining. Stir in the flour and butter and cook for another 3 minutes (this will also cook off the “raw” flavor of the flour). Stir in the thyme, sage, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, ground porcini mushrooms (if using), bouillon base, and Worcestershire sauce.  Add the beef broth and heavy cream and bring it to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cover and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice or buttermilk biscuits, sprinkled with some parsley.

BEST Hamburger Gravy Recipe

BEST Hamburger Gravy Recipe

25 min4 servings384 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a hearty, comforting meal that comes together in a flash? This BEST Hamburger Gravy Recipe is your answer to a delicious, easy weeknight dinner solution that will quickly become a family favorite.

What truly elevates this hamburger gravy is the clever inclusion of ground dried porcini mushrooms—an optional but highly recommended step that infuses an incredible depth of umami. Paired with rich beef broth and a touch of heavy cream, along with aromatic onion, garlic, and a thoughtful blend of spices, this recipe transforms simple lean ground beef into something truly special and deeply satisfying.

Get ready for a deeply savory and wonderfully rich experience. You’ll enjoy tender, well-seasoned ground beef swimming in a luxuriously thick and creamy gravy, brightened by a hint of Worcestershire sauce and fortified by quality beef broth and heavy cream. This isn't just a simple gravy; it's a hearty, flavorful entree designed to bring ultimate comfort to your dinner table, perfect for satisfying even the biggest appetites. The texture is perfectly balanced, with crumbled beef mingling effortlessly into the smooth, robust sauce.

While traditionally a match made in heaven with fluffy mashed potatoes, this versatile hamburger gravy is equally delightful spooned generously over buttered egg noodles for a different texture experience. For that ultimate umami boost, we can't recommend the optional ground dried porcini mushrooms enough; they add a gourmet depth that truly elevates the dish. If you find yourself without beef bouillon base, two standard beef bouillon cubes can be dissolved in hot water to achieve a similar concentrated beefy flavor.

This classic American entree is designed for simple, satisfying suppers where comfort food is king. Serve it generously over your chosen starch, perhaps with a final flourish of fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous freshness, making it a perfect, no-fuss meal for any cozy evening.

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