Introduction: Old-Fashion Hamburger Gravy
This recipe is a true classic hamburger gravy recipe it’s so easy and delicious! Back in the 1960’s, my parents were (their mid twenties) raising 5 young children. Money was tight and at times food was scarce. With only a pound of hamburger, my mom could prepare about once a week, feeding the whole family.
And nowadays, as I prepare this traditional hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes for my family, I'm reminded of fond memories of my family when I was a child. It’s still a favorite of mine.
Step 1: Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups water, beef broth or beef stock
Salt and pepper, season to taste
2 tbsp. flour
1/3 cup cold water
1 drop browning sauce, opt.
Step 2: Beef:
Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet. Crumble and cook over medium high heat until no longer pink.
Step 3: Goodbye Grease:
Drain off the grease and return to the burner.
Step 4: Onions:
Add the chopped onions and mix to combine. Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
Step 5: Seasonings:
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6:
Add water, enough to just cover the meat.Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Step 7:
Stir in small measuring cup, combine flour, cold water mix well, removing a lumps. Then gradually stir flour mixture (add until right consistency) into the hamburger gravy mixing as you pour to eliminate lumps.
Step 8: Browning Sauce:
If using browning same, add 1 to drops, as alittle goes a long ways.Mix well to combine with meat gravy.
Step 9:
Simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 10:
Serve with fresh mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits. Very good!!! Super easy!"