Description
This delicious hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes is a comforting, hearty meal perfect for a cozy dinner. Ground beef is cooked with onions and garlic, then thickened with flour and simmered in beef broth to create a rich, flavorful gravy enhanced by Worcestershire sauce. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this dish combines simple ingredients into a classic, satisfying comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Gravy
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (made from about 2 lbs of potatoes)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease to keep the gravy from becoming too oily.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook them until they become tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the meat mixture and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to cook the flour and prevent a raw taste.
- Make the Gravy: Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season the Gravy: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the gravy to simmer for another 5 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Serve: Generously ladle the warm hamburger gravy over the prepared mashed potatoes and enjoy a classic comfort meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat in the gravy.
- Make sure to drain the grease after browning the beef to avoid a greasy gravy.
- To make the mashed potatoes, boil peeled potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper for best results.
- Adjust the thickness of the gravy by adding more or less beef broth as needed.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch slurry.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, comfort food, ground beef gravy, easy dinner, classic American recipe
