Hamburger Gravy Recipe
If you’re looking for a comforting, easy hamburger gravy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, this is it. This homemade hamburger gravy is creamy, flavorful, and comes together in half an hour using pantry staples like lean ground beef, milk, and flour.
Serve it over sour cream mashed potatoes with green beans, egg noodles, or homemade biscuits for a delicious meal the whole family will love. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, hearty dinner, this easy recipe delivers with minimal effort.
This hamburger gravy recipe brings back memories of grandma’s kitchen, where simple ingredients became the most comforting meals. Think of a warm, creamy gravy ladled over mashed potatoes, the smell of fresh biscuits filling the house, and the whole family gathered around the table. Meals like this weren’t fancy, but they were made with love—and that’s the heart of this old-fashioned recipe: warm, creamy, and perfect for sharing with the whole family.
Why You Will Love This Hamburger Gravy Recipe
This great recipe is:
- Budget friendly and made with simple ingredients
- Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights
- Flexible—you can use ground turkey for a lighter option or add fresh mushrooms for extra flavor
- Pantry staple recipe you can keep in your recipe box for those busy days or long days when you need a quick, easy meal.
Ingredients for Hamburger Gravy
- 1 pound of ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Kitchen Essentials: (affiliate links) Large Skillet
How to Make Hamburger Gravy
- Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to break it into small pieces. Cook until it’s fully browned and no pink remains. Do not drain the grease.
- Sprinkle flour evenly over the cooked beef. Stir it in until the flour is mixed well into the meat.
- Pour 2 1/2 cups of whole milk into the skillet slowly, stirring constantly.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Turn the heat to medium and continue stirring. The gravy will start to thicken after a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you want a thinner gravy, add a little more milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Spoon your delicious hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, wide egg noodles, homemade biscuits, or breakfast potatoes.
How to Serve Hamburger Gravy
This easy hamburger gravy recipe is incredibly versatile:
- Over mashed potatoes (Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese)
- Tossed with wide egg noodles for a quick beef stroganoff twist
- Poured over homemade biscuits or buttermilk biscuits for a classic breakfast or dinner
- Over breakfast potatoes or pan-fried potatoes for a hearty, family-friendly meal
Storage and Reheating
For leftover gravy, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat gently with a splash of whole milk to keep it creamy.
Hamburger Gravy Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 ½ to 3 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to break it into small pieces. Cook until it’s fully browned and no pink remains. Do not drain the grease.
- Sprinkle flour evenly over the cooked beef. Stir it in until the flour is mixed well into the meat.
- Pour 2 ½ cups of whole milk into the skillet slowly, stirring constantly.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Turn the heat to medium and continue stirring. The gravy will start to thicken after a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you want a thinner gravy, add a little more milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Spoon your delicious hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, wide egg noodles, homemade biscuits, or breakfast potatoes.
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About Sarah
Wife. Mother. From-Scratch Cook. Homemaker.
I’m Sarah, the creator of Rocky Hedge Farm, where I share my love for simple living, homemade meals, and creating a cozy home. As a wife and mother, I’m passionate about slowing down, cooking from scratch, and finding joy in the everyday moments of life. From DIY projects and family-friendly recipes, I hope to inspire others to embrace a life rooted in simplicity and warmth.
