Growing up on a dairy farm, meat and potatoes were a big part of our dinner routine. One dish we loved during winter was creamy hamburger gravy – a quick and budget-friendly meal. We'd enjoy it with mashed potatoes and a slice of white bread smothered in the tasty gravy. Even though I can't eat like that anymore, I still love indulging in my favorite childhood comfort foods. I also love passing these classic recipes on to Amy and Josh, who never complained about these meals when they were younger.
Changes to old-fashioned creamy hamburger gravy
The gravy was seriously delicious, and my mom made it with cream and butter. Trust me, it was amazing! She cooked the hamburger, drained it, then added a stick of butter and ½ cup of flour. How could that not be good, right? And guess what? We've found ways to make it healthier. First, we skip the butter and cream. Second, we use 1% milk instead. Third, we use less flour. It's still a bit high in calories, but it's a healthier alternative to the original recipe. If you're a gravy fan, you might wanna check out our sausage gravy recipe too!
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 diet!!!!
- Use 1% milk or skim milk.
This gravy is absolutely perfect with Country Fried Steak! I get it if you're feeling a bit unsure about enjoying this dish while trying to eat healthy, but guess what? We've got a solution. By using an Air Fryer, we've managed to cut down the calories without sacrificing any of the delicious taste. Of course, you shouldn't have this every day, but treat yourself or your favorite person 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.
Other recipes we think you might like.
- Old Fashion Pot Roast - Sunday pot roast: Comforting & flavorful, this classic family recipe will take you back to fun childhood memories.
- Easy cheesy turkey taco pasta - Easy Cheesy Turkey Taco Pasta is ready in under 20 min and all in one pan! Pasta and low-fat turkey are smothered in a cheesy taco-seasoned sauce.
- Sausage gravy with biscuits - This is an Old Fashion Sausage gravy recipe we have reimagined to cut some of the calories while keeping ALL the flavor (actually more) than the classic gravy.
- Bacon gravy - Treat yourself to this scrumptious recipe for Bacon Gravy! - Delicious! Try it with mashed potatoes, country-fried steak, biscuits, or toast. It will make everyone happy!
- My grandma's homemade gravy - The easy, luscious homemade gravy comes out perfect every time. This is my grandma's recipe that will have your family begging for seconds!!
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
- ½ 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!!!
Connie S Barber says
Looks sooooo yummy. I've gotta try this!! I'll let you know.
Amy says
Thank you so much! We look forward to hearing from you! Hope you enjoy!!!!
Patsy says
Just made this tonight and it was sooo good! Thanks for the recipe!
Amy says
Thank you!! We're so glad you liked it!!!!
Tara says
Any chance I can get your mom’s original recipe with the butter and cream? Or is it basically drain the fat from the hamburger, add the butter and flour and cream instead of milk to thicken? Oh goodness, I think I’d die and go to heaven!