By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 2
601 cal · 25 min
Hamburger Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Recipe GLPR4acec2caaec9f0
A classic American comfort dish featuring a savory ground beef gravy thickened with flour and milk, served generously over creamy mashed potatoes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this hearty meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels homemade and satisfying.
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Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 2 1/2 cups whole milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion, cooking and stirring occasionally until the beef is fully browned and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Sprinkle flour over the cooked meat and onion mixture, stirring constantly to combine. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flour to lightly brown and lose its raw taste.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 5 to 8 minutes. Do not allow it to come to a rolling boil.
Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.
Spoon the hamburger gravy generously over warm mashed potatoes and serve immediately.
Comments
Ground beef, onion, flour, milk, salt, and pepper are all available at every major Charlotte chain, with nothing requiring a second stop. At roughly $8–10 total for two servings, the cost per serving lands around $4–5, driven mainly by ground beef; this is reasonable for a weeknight protein dish. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you account for browning the beef and simmering the gravy, though the recipe could be faster if using pre-made mashed potatoes instead of starting from scratch. This is a no-fuss one-skillet comfort dish that works for a quick dinner and leftovers reheat well the next day in the microwave, though gravy-based dishes can separate slightly on reheating.
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