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.
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.
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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!