Easy Creamed Hamburger Gravy is an old fashioned classic dish made of ground beef, creamy milk, a few staple pantry items, and lots of love. This is a stick to your ribs kind of meal that is sure to fill you up and bring comfort to your soul.
This is the kind of meal I can imagine my granny making on one of those busy days when she needed to get something on the table to feed all her 7 kids on a budget. And hey we still have those days nowadays too. We also have days we just want this one because it tastes amazing and is ready in 20 minutes. I realized when I made this last night I had never put this recipe on the blog.
I was talking with my daughter who is in college last night. She called me for an easy, budget friendly recipe and it just so happened I was making one. So here it is Bri - up on the blog to share with you and all my friends!
It's comfort food and tastes really great too. Although we wouldn't eat this every day, because honestly it is a bit of an indulgence, but so worth it once in a while.
What you need to Make Creamy Ground Beef Gravy
- lean ground beef
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- butter
- dried minced onion
- all purpose flour
- milk
This southern comfort dish is quick and easy to make!
Simple Steps to Making Creamed Hamburger Gravy
Step 1. Grab your cast iron or favorite skillet. Season the lean ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic salt and dried minced onion and cook until done, about 7 to 10 minutes.
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TIP: If you are not using lean ground beef, only season with salt. Then drain the beef and then add in the other seasoning. You don't want to lose those flavors, but adding the salt while cooking makes all the difference in taste in my book
Step 2. Now melt in your butter. I slice mine into 4 slices from a stick of butter and reserve the rest for the mashed potatoes, rice or noodles. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the beef and melted butter. Mix with a whisk or spatula.
Step 3. Slowly pour in the milk and mix until incorporated. Stir occasionally, while gravy thickens and flavors come together. Reduce to medium to medium low, depending on your stove. I like to let mine cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4. Serve over mashed potatoes - (Here is an excellent Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe I love and it's so easy. If you are in a big hurry Baby Red Instant Potatoes are perfect too.) It also goes great with buttered noodles, rice or on toast!
Southern Comfort Recipes You will Love
- Southern Fried Pork Chops
- Collard Greens
- Baked Mac and Cheese
- The Best Pimento Cheese
- Coconut Cream Poke Cake
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Hamburger Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 4 tablespoon salted butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk, (I use whole milk)
Instructions
- In a skillet, over medium high heat, season lean ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic salt and dried minced onion and cook until done, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add butter into ground beef and melt. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the ground beef and stir. Cooking the flour in for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the milk and whisk or stir to incorporate into the flour and beef. Stir occasionally let cook until it thickens. About 5 or so minutes.
- Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, toast, buttered noodles or rice.
SHIRLEY SHUSTA says
My Aunt made this recipe about 75 years ago, is still a favorite of ours.
Over mashed potatoes with a dash of catsup. Yummy
Nikki Lee says
It definitely is a tried and true recipe! I agree with the yummy!
Brian says
I give you 5 stars because I have not made " creamy " ground beef and gravy its usually just regular. I loved it . I would like to say me personally, I cut the salt in half and it still was plenty . Maybe that's just me though . I did really enjoy it.
Nikki Lee says
Thank you so much, Brian! So glad you enjoyed it!
Susan Atkinson says
We love hamburger gravy but I use mushroom soup for the gravy adding additional mushrooms if I have them
Nikki Lee says
Thank you, Susan! I like the idea of using mushroom super! An extra layer of flavor! Yum!
Susan Souder says
Very good.👏
I leave out the garlic and add cream of mushroom soup and it makes a great sandwich too 👏👏👏👏❤️
Nikki Lee says
Thank you, Susan! I love it over toast so I am sure a sandwich is delicious too!
Jan Burrows says
put a can of green french style cut beans with the juice in the gravy mixture, makes it a whole meal and the beans are good with the hamburger
Nikki Lee says
I bet that is delicious! I will have to try it!
james spong says
Adding canned corn to the recipe makes it taste even better. Also,
a little gravy master to give it a richer color.
Nikki Lee says
I bet corn tastes delicious cooked in with this. I often serve it with corn because my husband loves it that way! So a terrific one-dish solution.
Beth M. says
I've made hamburger gravy for years, but something about doing it in this order, rather than the way I always did it, made the sauce feel more rich and creamy. Delicious! Felt like someone who knew how to cook made dinner.
Nikki Lee says
That is awesome Beth! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your recipe success!
Missy says
I made this for dinner and my it was a hit. Everyone loved it. Thank you for the idea.
Nikki Lee says
You are welcome, Missy! So nice to hear your family enjoyed it!
Tina says
My husband rarely asks for anything for dinner and eats whatever I make. So when he said mashed potatoes and hamburger gravy I jumped on it. It was great! Thank you for sharing!
Nikki Lee says
I just love that! Thank you so much for sharing!
George Young says
George Young made this May 12 2020 and I added my noodles in while it was cooking and I also added some browning sauce and it was amazing.
Nikki says
Thank you so much George! I love your addition right into the pan for a one skillet meal!
Heather says
I made this for supper for my husband and I. I added some Worcester sauce to it and we both loved it!!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thanks Heather! I am glad he enjoyed it. I love simple recipes like this. Truly comfort food!
Vicki froust says
We make this with onions and bell pepper cooked down with the meat and ad a can of tomatoes sauce also. Both ways are good.
Nikki Lee says
That sounds delicious Heather! Perfect additions to a simple creamed hamburger to change it up a bit!
Carol says
Very good I added Worcestershire.
sauce
Melanie says
Great recipe, I only had cashew cream In my fridge so I substituted it for the milk. Super yummy as well!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you so much Melanie! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Michael Locke says
I renamed your recipe “Mud Pie”. My kids loved the name and your recipe.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
What a fun name for getting the kiddos to eat this! I am so glad you all enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
Dena says
Didn’t think my husband and son would like it but they did and so easy. This is on my keeper list♥️
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
That is wonderful. It's truly not much to look at but simple and delicious.
JeannieWybenga says
I serve this gravy over baked potatoes. Yummy!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
That sounds delicious! I like it on toast, french fries, noodles too! It's good on just about anything!
Richard Root says
Easy made true comfort food. Full of flavor and satisfaction.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you so much Richard! It definitely is comfort food!
Ruth Yarber says
I am old lady but when I was in school the only day I bought lunch was hamburger gravy day. Are most hamburger gravy recipes the same? I would love that recipe. I went to Hamilton Township High School. that’s just outside of Columbus Ohio.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I think many of them are much the same. I am a Florida girl but this is the one I have always made. You can add a few shakes of worcestershire in too if you like.
Bret says
My grandma use to make this when I was a kid . It was oh so good
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
It is such a tried and true recipe for sure! They are the best!
Brittney says
Wish there was a tad more flavor. I think I slacked on the salt though. Next time!!..... We’ll be making this again though. It’s quick and easy! I’m even thinking about adding a ranch packet for more flavor as well. Yum!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Brittney! Yes adding enough salt it key to flavor. A ranch packet would be a delish change up! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Debbie says
I made this and it's very simple and it doesn't take long to make and I seasoned it the way I wanted it was very good
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Debbie!
jack morrison says
Haven't had this sense Vietnam I followed recipe as you stated, Very Good
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Jack! It's such a great home cooked dish!
Kris says
Nikki - I'm new here but thank you for posting this! My mother was a war bride and this is a meal her WWII cookbook recommended for a weeknight. 🙂
I had forgot all about it, but I just made a panfull and my husband loved it. I served it like my mom did poured over fresh bread cut into squares with peas and canned peaches for side dishes.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I am so glad you are here Kris! This is def an oldie and brings many memories with it. I am so glad that you have those as well! Your addition of peas and peaches sound like the perfect weeknight meal!
Denise says
Made this tonight. Came out great. Served over a fluffy bed of homemade mashed potatoes (used gold potatoes). I seasoned exactly as shown in recipe but also added a few healthy shakes of lemon pepper which brightens the flavor. Will make again. Good comfort dish.
kelly twidt says
This was a huge hit with my 11 year old son who is very picky. Myself and husband loved it also.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Kelly! It's wonderful when we can find things our picky eaters enjoy too! <3
LINDA ADAMS says
My Mom made this with a little Kitchen Bouquet to darken it up, like brown gravy
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Mmm! Mom always had kitchen bouquet too!
michele says
I have been looking for this recipe forever! My grandma used to make it all the time and somehow we never got the recipe for this ... made it as a surprise for my sister who popped over for dinner tonight! It was DELICIOus! Thanks!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you so much! This makes my day! It's def a oldy but goody!
Cathy Barger says
My mother made thi.s so it really reminds me of her
Melody says
I used to make a variation of this for my friends on Sunday afternoons when I was in college. I always served it over rice and with Le Seur peas.
Nancy says
Yes, it is a family recipe passed down from my grandmother and we always add LeSeur peas to it. I was thinking about making it for dinner and now I must.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Yum! Peas would be a wonderful addition! Family tradition I am sure make them taste better too! <3
Arlene says
My mother made this often when we were young. Thanks for the memories.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
You are so welcome! Memories around meals are some of the best!
Karen says
Nikki I actually found you on THE COUNTRY COOK site.
Just want to say I am a good Cook myself (my Mother and Grandmother taught me)
but I enjoy learning new things and new techniques, Soulfully Made and Country Cook offers just that.
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Thank you for what you do I will spend a lot of time with y'all.
Karen in NC retiring to FL in May !!!!!!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Karen, I am so glad you found me! The Country Cook is a one of my favorites too, and she is just a joy! I am glad we can cook together and that you find the site easy to use. I do try and love getting feedback so I can always improve. What area will you be moving to in FL? I am a native! - Much love and many blessings, Nikki
Diana says
This reminds me of a meal my grandma would make when aunts and uncles and cousins got together at the ranch. Have to try it.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I hope you enjoy! I miss the days of big family gatherings. We don't do it nearly enough anymore! <3 Nikki
Susan says
My grandmother made it, my mom made it, and I make it. I was told i t was one of those World War meals that would stretch meat rations to make it feed more. You can make the gravy thinner or thicker. We would always have it over bread with a slice of cheese put over the top to melt a bit.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Yes, those practical or necessary meals are some of the best. Yes add a little more milk to thin out or water if you really need to stretch that dollar! I love it on toast too. How have I never put cheese on it? I will be trying that.
Sylvia says
This recipe was popular during World War 'll and possibly earlier than that. The men in the military called it SOS and it was served over toast. In case you're wondering what the abbreviation stands for, it's S__t on a Shingle. I'm 74 and I guess my dad gave the recipe to my mom and she used to make it. Good stuff!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Sylvia, my grandfather was a WWII vet and he always made me Chipped Beef Gravy over toast. My mom made this as well. Now my daughter makes it too! It is still a family favorite. I am so thankful for wonderful recipes passed down. They are just precious and yes - GOOD STUFF! Blessings, Nikki
nancyabc says
My mother made this with rice and one other thing worchestire sauce. I haven't thought about it in years (or maybe decades). Can't wait to make it again.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Yes, Worcestershire is a great addition and some use beef bouillon too, they are both delicious. I need to put that in the notes. I always kept it simple. I hope you enjoy and are surrounded by wonderful memories as you eat it!
Marsha Baker says
YUMOYUM!! So simple, soo delish! Congrats on being featured at Weekend Potluck!!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you so much Marsha! I am so excited to be featured on one of my most favorite link ups!
Julia says
Pure comfort food! Looks so delicious.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you sweet friend! This one is a comfort classic for sure!
Lauren says
Looks so good! Can not wait to try this one. Comfort food deliciousness for sure:)
Abby says
OH MY GOSH.... I can't tell you how much of this I've made in the last 54 years !! My family just loves it & I've served it every way you can imagine. Now that my kids are grown & gone as well as my husband, I don't make it very often.... Thanks so much for the memories this brought back.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
The memories made over a meal are priceless! Thank you so much for sharing yours with me. I hope you take time to make it for yourself and enjoy! Much love, Nikki