Easy Dairy-Free Hamburger Gravy is a simple, 2-ingredient recipe.
Made with just ground beef and onion soup mix, this dish uses no milk or cream to achieve its rich, savory flavor.
It is the perfect topping for mashed potatoes or rice and helps put together a delicious, budget-friendly dinner in minutes—ideal for busy weeknights.
Hamburger gravy is a budget-friendly way to elevate your favorite side dishes.
Pour this easy dairy-free hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, bulgur, or couscous for a savory upgrade to a normally plain side.
With only two ingredients and no milk or cream, it is a simple, delicious topping for family dinners or potlucks.
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.
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
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