Easy Dairy-Free Hamburger Gravy is a simple, 2-ingredient recipe. Made with just ground beef and onion soup mix, this recipe uses no milk or cream to achieve its rich, savory flavor.
Hamburger gravy is a budget-friendly savory gravy that can turn your side dishes into a filling meal.
With only two ingredients and no milk or cream, it is a simple, delicious dairy-free topping for family dinners or potlucks with friends.
Pour over mashed potatoes, rice, bulgur, or couscous, and add some protein to your starchy side dish.
And beef has health benefits.
Some cooking terms
What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?
When recipes say “to taste,” it means that you can put in as little or as much as you like to your own taste. Some recipes have many ingredients that a cook can adjust to their own taste when cooking (not so much when baking, though).
The best way to calculate what your taste is with a recipe that you are not yet familiar with is to first taste the dish and then add the “to taste” ingredient GRADUALLY, a little at a time—a splash of this or a pinch of that—until the dish is just the way you like it.
Make sure to stir the ingredient after each time you add it so that the flavor will distribute evenly and become part of the dish. Then taste again. Repeat until you reach your personal preference.
Note: If you plan on using the recipe again, it is highly recommended to make a note of what and how much you added so that you can refer to it next time.
What does it mean when a recipe says that an ingredient is “optional”?
If an ingredient is “optional,” it means that you can add it in or not based on your own preference. An optional ingredient can be flavor-related (i.e., salty, sweet, spicy, etc.), appearance-related (garnish), or even something like nuts or chocolate chips in baking.
What does “savory” mean?
“Savory” refers to foods that are not sweet, such as foods that taste salty, spicy, or herbal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Easy Dairy-Free Hamburger Gravy
How do you make hamburger gravy without milk or cream?
This recipe achieves a rich and savory flavor using only ground beef and onion soup mix, eliminating the need for milk, cream, or dairy-based thickeners.
What can you serve with hamburger gravy?
It makes a delicious, protein-rich topping to pour over starchy side dishes like mashed potatoes, white or brown rice, bulgur, or couscous.
Is this hamburger gravy recipe budget-friendly?
Yes, it requires just two basic, inexpensive ingredients, making it an economical option for easy family weeknight dinners.
How long does leftover hamburger gravy last in the refrigerator?
Stored in an airtight container, leftover hamburger gravy will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days and reheats easily on the stovetop or in the microwave.
What is needed to make dairy-free hamburger gravy?
I hardly ever meal plan, so I like to keep a cupboard full of seasonings, spices, veggies, and canned goods in my kitchen to use whenever the mood strikes.
But these are all you need to have on hand to make this recipe even last minute!
ground beef
onion soup mix
Love ground beef?
Try:
Dairy-free meatloaf
Turkish-style moussaka
Israeli-Style Moussaka
Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
Dairy-Free Ground Beef Pot Pie
Easy Dairy-Free Hamburger Gravy Recipe
Delicious dairy-free 2-ingredient savory gravy with pieces of ground beef.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef *
- 4 tablespoons onion soup mix (or to taste)
- 2 cups water or milk substitute, such as oat milk, with a neutral taste
Instructions
- Place water and onion soup mix into a pot and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to medium.
- Crumble ground beef into pot and cook for around 10 minutes.
If you prefer a little thicker, remove some of the broth, add a tablespoon of corn starch (or 2 tablespoons of flour), and mix well to create a slurry. Then put back into the pot and mix well (otherwise you may get lumps). Then, simmer for a little while.
Notes
* You can also used ground chicken or turkey if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1251mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 33g