This incredible Ground Beef and Gravy recipe is a hearty and comforting classic that’s best served over mashed potatoes. Easy to make and full of savory flavor, this will become your go-to homemade gravy!
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Looking for the perfect way to add flavor and comfort to a simple side of mashed potatoes? This easy hamburger gravy recipe comes together all in the same skillet for a simple and reliable sauce.
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Why this Recipe Works
Ready in under an hour, this recipe will walk you through the steps of both the creamy mashed potatoes and the brown gravy to go on top!
Great for Sunday dinners or holiday meals, this gravy is also great to serve over egg noodles. It features a distinct beefy flavor with lots of other savory ingredients for an incredible topping for sides or as an addition to your main course.
If you like this recipe, you should also check out my Meatballs with Onion Gravy or this Make Ahead Turkey Gravy–a Thanksgiving classic!
Ingredients Needed
- Potatoes: I like Yukon gold potatoes for mashed potatoes, but feel free to use your favorite variety.
- Milk: whole milk or 2% is fine.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted.
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Lean Ground Beef: My preference is a slightly leaner beef so you still get the beefy flavor with a lighter end result.
- White Onion: Yellow onion will also work.
- Garlic: Fresh minced always has best flavor.
- Flour: Helps thicken up the gravy.
- Beef Broth and Beef Bouillon
- Worcestershire Sauce: Deepens the savory flavor and adds a nice richness.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
How to Make this Ground Beef and Gravy
- Step 1: Chop the potatoes into smaller pieces and fully submerge in water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Drain the water, mash the potatoes, and mix in the milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion. Cook until browned.
- Step 4: Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Step 5: Mix in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, onion powder, and garlic powder. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened, then serve over mashed potatoes.
Recipe Tips
- Instead of beef, you could use ground turkey or ground chicken.
- You can also use chicken broth instead of beef.
- If you’re using a particularly lean ground beef, you may need to add a bit of olive oil to the skillet.
- Feel free to add other seasonings and herbs like thyme, parsley, Italian seasoning, or even other vegetables like diced carrots or celery for some added flavor and nutrition.
- If you have leftover gravy, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
