When I was growing up on a dairy farm, meat, and potatoes were a staple in our dinner menu. During winter, we often had creamy hamburger gravy, which is a quick and inexpensive dish to prepare. We would serve it with mashed potatoes and a slice of white bread, which we would smother with the tasty gravy. Unfortunately, I can no longer eat the way I did when I was young, but I still enjoy indulging in some of my favorite comfort foods from childhood. I also enjoy sharing these classic recipes with Amy and Josh, who never complained about this type of meal when they were younger.
Changes to old fashion creamy hamburger gravy
This delicious gravy was made by my mom using cream and butter. Trust me, it was amazing! She cooked the hamburger, drained it, then added a stick of butter and 1/2 cup of flour. How could that not be good, right? However, we have found ways to make it healthier. First, we skip the butter and cream. Second, we use 1% milk instead. Third, we use less flour. Although it is still high in calories, it is a healthier alternative to the original recipe. If you are a fan of gravy, you might be interested in our recipe for sausage gravy.
TIPS:
- Purchase a mixture of hamburger that contains 90% beef and 10% fat
- Remove most of the fat from the cooked hamburger. A simple trick is to use a paper towel to soak up any excess grease from the meat. This will make it taste just as delicious and a bit better for the old diet!!!
- Use 1% milk or skim milk.
This gravy is the perfect match for Country Fried Steak. I understand if you're hesitant about indulging in this dish while trying to maintain a healthy diet, but we've found a solution. By using an Air Fryer, we've managed to significantly reduce the calorie count without sacrificing the mouthwatering taste. Although it's not recommended to consume this meal on a daily basis, it's important to treat yourself on special occasions like a birthday weekend.
Please let us know if you try this recipe or any of our recipes. We love to hear your feedback.
Hamburger Gravy
A Few Things We Use
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Hamburger Use 90/10 hamburger
- 4 Tablespoons Flour
- 2 Cups Milk I use 1% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- To cook the hamburger, heat a pan over medium-high heat and brown the meat. Remember to season with salt and pepper while cooking.
- Once the hamburger is fully cooked, it is important to drain off any excess fat.
- Coat the browned hamburger by sprinkling flour over it and stir well.
- To achieve a nice texture, pour in the milk and stir well. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan while doing so. The gravy will gradually thicken as it heats up. If you want a thinner consistency, you can add more milk accordingly.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce into the gravy and make sure to taste it to ensure that it is correctly seasoned.
- Serve the dish with potatoes, white bread, or country-fried steak.
- Enjoy!!!