Description

Dad’s Hamburger Gravy is a comforting, creamy, and flavorful Southern classic made with savory ground beef and rich gravy. Perfect for smothering biscuits, mashed potatoes, rice, or fried potatoes.

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef

½ onion, finely chopped

5 cups milk

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 teaspoon ground sage

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup all-purpose flour

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, crumble ground beef and cook until evenly browned. Drain most grease, leaving enough to coat pan. Add chopped onions and cook until softened.
Pour 4 cups of milk into the pan, stirring to scrape up browned bits.
Add chicken bouillon granules, butter, ground sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour into remaining 1 cup milk until smooth. Slowly pour into skillet, stirring constantly.
Simmer until gravy thickens, adjusting consistency by adding milk or simmering longer if needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for heat.

Mix in sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.

Substitute sage with thyme or rosemary for different herbal notes.

Use non-dairy milk and margarine for dairy-free version.

Reheat gently, stirring occasionally to maintain creamy texture.

Freeze portions up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.

Use ground turkey as a lean alternative.

Substitute chicken bouillon with beef bouillon, cube, or broth.

Mix flour thoroughly with cold milk before adding to prevent lumps.

Adjust thickness with flour slurry or simmering.

Serve over biscuits, potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Adjust salt to taste, considering bouillon sodium content.

Double recipe using larger skillet as needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg