Homestyle Hamburger Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Print Version)
Learn my Homestyle Hamburger Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes recipe! It's pure comfort food, easy to make, and perfect for any night.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
# Ingredients:
→ For the Gravy Base
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 works best)
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1 yellow onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ For the Gravy Liquid
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
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1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
→ For the Mashed Potatoes
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2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for serving
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1/4 cup milk, plus more as needed
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Alright, first things first, grab your biggest skillet and set it over medium-high heat. Toss in your ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Let it sizzle and brown, getting all those delicious crispy bits. This is where the magic starts, hon. Once it's mostly browned, drain off most of that excess fat – I usually leave just a tablespoon or two for flavor. Then, add your diced onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook 'em together until the onion softens and gets translucent, about 5-7 minutes. The smell at this stage? Divine, I promise!
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Now, push the beef and onions to one side of the skillet, making a little space in the middle. Add your minced garlic to that clear spot and let it cook for about 30 seconds until it's fragrant. Don't let it burn, that's a mistake I made once and it tainted the whole gravy! After the garlic smells amazing, sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the beef mixture. Stir it all together really well, making sure the flour coats everything. This creates our roux, which is super important for thickening the Hamburger Gravy. Let it cook for about a minute, stirring constantly, to cook out that raw flour taste.
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Slowly, ever so slowly, pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously. This is crucial to avoid lumps in your Hamburger Gravy – trust me, a lumpy gravy is a sad gravy! Keep whisking until it’s smooth and starts to thicken. Then, pour in the milk, still whisking. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. You'll see it start to thicken up beautifully. Reduce the heat to low, and let it just gently bubble while you prepare the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste here. I always add a generous crack of black pepper!
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While your gravy is doing its thing, grab another large pot for the potatoes. Peel your Yukon Golds and cut them into roughly equal-sized chunks – this helps them cook evenly. Place them in the pot and cover them with cold water, adding a generous pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. This is where I always forget to salt the water, oops, but it makes a difference! Drain them really well; no one likes watery mashed potatoes.
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Return the drained potatoes to the warm pot. Add your unsalted butter and a splash of milk. Grab your potato masher (or a fork if you're feeling rustic!) and get to mashing. I like mine a little lumpy for texture, but you do you! Add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, taste, taste! You want them perfectly seasoned. Sometimes I add a tiny dollop of sour cream for extra tang, but that's just my personal quirk.
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Now for the best part! Ladle a generous scoop of your creamy mashed potatoes onto a plate. Then, spoon that rich, savory Homestyle Hamburger Gravy right over the top. Oh, the smell! It's pure comfort on a plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if you’re feeling fancy, but honestly, it’s perfect just as it is. Dig in and enjoy that warm, hearty goodness. This Hamburger Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes is truly a hug in a bowl!
# Notes:
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Don't rush browning the beef; it builds deep flavor.
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Store gravy and potatoes separately for best reheating.
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Ground turkey works, but beef gives richer gravy.
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Serve with a green salad for a fresh contrast.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large skillet
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large pot for potatoes
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potato masher
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whisk
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 650 kcal
Total Fat: 35 g
Total Carbohydrate: 60 g
Protein: 25 g