Hamburger Gravy with Dinner Rolls

ByKelly Stanek
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When you’re busy, actually cooking something from scratch can feel overwhelming.

There are jobs to finish, places to be, people to take care of… and somehow you’re still supposed to figure out what’s for dinner! So when we say dinner rolls from scratch, you might already be shaking your head.

But A.J. knows that sometimes, her family just needs a real, home-cooked meal.

Her Hamburger Gravy with Dinner Rolls is a recipe she’s perfected over time, creating something hearty and comforting without making dinner feel like another major project. It’s the kind of meal that can feed a hungry family after a long day and remind you that homemade food doesn’t have to be complicated.

That’s especially important during busy seasons on the farm. When schedules change by the hour and everyone is working long days, having a few reliable recipes in your back pocket can make all the difference.

A.J.’s recipe is one of those dependable meals: familiar ingredients, satisfying flavors and the kind of comfort that makes everyone want to grab a roll and dig in.

Hamburger Gravy and Dinner Rolls
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Hamburger Gravy and Dinner Rolls

Recipe by A.J. Popp
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Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4-6

servings
Prep time

35

minutes
Cooking time

28

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

3

minutes

Ingredients

  • For the gravy

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ½ small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

  • 3 TBSP AP flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 beef bouillon cube

  • For the Rolls

  • 2 cups warm water

  • ¼ cup honey (measure with your heart)

  • 1 ½ TBSP active yeast

  • 5 cups bread flour

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 3-4 TBSP melted butter

Directions

  • Rolls
  • Combine water, honey, and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy and rising
  • Add remaining ingredients and knead for 7 minutes, return to bowl. (You can knead by hand or in a stand mixer.)
  • Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Punch down and knead for 2 minutes
  • Split into rolls. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 for 26-28 minutes
  • Rub with butter right after baking to keep crust soft.
  • Gravy
  • Brown beef, onion, and garlic. (do not drain- if no fat remains, add 1 TBSP butter or oil)
  • Stir in Worcestershire
  • Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve gravy over rolls!

Notes

  • You can also serve over rice with the dinner rolls on the side, if that’s more your style.

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