Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Homemade Hamburger Gravy, a creamy dish that warms the heart and satisfies the palate. This easy-to-make gravy features ground beef sautéed with onions and garlic, all enveloped in a luscious sauce made from beef broth and heavy cream. Perfect over fluffy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or even warm buttermilk biscuits, this recipe is ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly—make extra for a no-fuss dinner later!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs. ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 pinches nutmeg
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves or chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Once halfway cooked, add the chopped onion and continue cooking until both are browned.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute while stirring.
- Melt butter in the skillet with the meat mixture. Stir in flour continuously for about two minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually add beef broth and heavy cream while stirring until smooth.
- Incorporate Worcestershire sauce, thyme, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg