Breakfast Hamburg Gravy

Start your morning with the comforting, down-home flavors of Breakfast Hamburg Gravy, a hearty dish that pairs perfectly with buttery biscuits or crisp toast. This classic recipe combines savory ground beef with a rich, velvety roux made from butter, flour, and whole milk, creating a creamy gravy infused with garlic powder, onion powder, and just a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a quick and flavorful way to elevate your breakfast game. Whether you're enjoying it as a weekend treat or a weekday pick-me-up, this recipe delivers a warm, satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.

Step 2

Cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-9 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Push the cooked ground beef to one side of the skillet and add the unsalted butter to the empty side.

Step 4

Once the butter has melted, sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the butter and whisk continuously to form a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it turns light golden in color.

Step 5

Gradually pour the whole milk into the skillet, stirring constantly to blend the roux into the milk and prevent lumps.

Step 6

Mix the cooked ground beef back into the milk mixture and bring the gravy to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the gravy simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot over biscuits, toast, or your favorite breakfast sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1261.6 grams (1261.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1855

Total Fat 140.10g	180%
Saturated Fat 66.80g	334%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 502mg	167%
Sodium 2949mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 55.00g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 35.30g
Protein 103.50g	207%

Vitamin D 322IU	1611%
Calcium 971mg	75%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 2277mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 11.6%