Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb
This recipe is a healthier version of a classic rich and savory ground beef gravy. Served over mashed potatoes, cauliflower or noodles, this hearty dish is a quintessential American comfort food!
Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe is based on one of my husband's favorite dishes his grandmother prepares. The original is sensational and calls for all purpose flour and a beef bouillon cube. Feel free to use these if you have no dietary restrictions! I updated it to be allergy friendly yet maintain all the flavors that make this dish delicious. Thank you, Grandma, for being not only an amazing cook but an amazing woman!
Made without milk or all purpose flour; this allergy friendly take on a classic dinner is paleo, Whole30, and keto friendly. Grandma's Hamburger Gravy relies on savory beef bouillon spices and onions for it's delicious depth of flavor. Poured over mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower or pasta this savory gravy is comfort in a bowl!
Anything but bland, this hearty plate of American fare is protein packed and full of flavor. Grandma's Hamburger Gravy is also quick and easy to make, coming together in under 30 minutes! Add some roasted or steamed vegetables for a simple, delicious weeknight meal.
Cooking Tips
Use cool or room temperature tap water to make the slurry. I've found using very warm or hot water causes the arrowroot powder to clump.
I tried replacing water with beef broth to see if the flavor improved any. It was overly rich for my family's taste, but feel free to try it for yourself.
Serving suggestions
To make this meal keto friendly, serve over mashed cauliflower.
I typically serve this dish the way Grandma does; over mashed potatoes with a side of steamed carrots and broccoli. As mentioned above, Grandma's Hamburger Gravy is also delicious served over mashed cauliflower, rice, or noodles with any roasted or steamed vegetables.
Note: Nutritional information does not include mashed potatoes.
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📖 Recipe
Grandma's Hamburger Gravy {Paleo, Whole30, Keto Option}
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 large wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- 1 Slotted spoon
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 small bowl
- 1 fork
- 1 large pot with lid
- 1 potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 lb ground beef 85/15 is what I used
- several pinches salt
- 3 dashes black pepper
- 1 large onion small diced
- ½ batch Homemade Beef Bouillon Powder* about 2 teaspoon and a heaping ½ tsp
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups water
Slurry
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour also called powder
- ¼ cup water**
Optional Mashed Potatoes
- 5 large russet potatoes*** peeled and 1-2" cubed
- 4-6 tablespoon reserved potato water may sub preferred dairy free milk
- 4-8 tablespoon dairy free butter or ghee****
- ½ teaspoon salt
- several dashes black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover diced potatoes in cool water covered over HIGH heat. Continue with hamburger gravy instructions. When water begins to boil, remove lid. Boil 10-15 minutes until potatoes are very tender. Reserve ½ cup cooking water, drain the rest. Add reserved potato water, butter, salt, and black pepper. Mash with a potato masher and stir to combine. Start with 2 tablespoon of reserved water and add to the consistency you prefer. Start with 4 tablespoon of butter and add to your liking.*****
- In a large deep skillet add neutral oil and turn burner to MEDIUM. When skillet is warm add ground beef breaking up with wooden spoon. Season with 2 pinches of salt and 3 dashes of black pepper.
- Brown ground beef until no pink remains about 3-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl to catch drippings.
- Add onion and 2 pinches of salt to hot pan containing rendered meat fat. Sauté stirring often until onion is very browned almost burnt looking around the edges 8-10 minutes.
- Add Homemade Beef Bouillon Powder and salt. Cook stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. If pan looks dry add additional oil ½ tablespoon at a time.
- Add ground beef and accumulated juices back into the pan and stir to combine.
- Add 1½ cups water to the pan and stir to combine.
- In a small cup or bowl add ¼ cup water and arrowroot starch. Use a fork to mix until starch is completely absorbed and no lumps remain. Add to pan, stir to combine.
- Turn heat to MED-HIGH and bring to a boil. Reduce to MED-LOW and simmer until gravy is thickened and reduced down by ¼ or to your liking.
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