Want to know an easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner? Just add a packet of gravy mix.
Loaded with robust seasonings and a touch of salt, gravy mix seasons and flavors your meal, adding satisfying, savory notes to main and side dishes.
Read to learn how to cook with gravy all year long (yes, even beyond the holidays!), along with 10 recipes to get you started.
Hamburger Steak with Gravy
Wind chill, meet your match! This cool weather comfort food is seriously cozy, with rich mushroom-studded gravy over a juicy hamburger steak. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Chicken Fried Steak
Making this classic Southern comfort food is easy, thanks to McCormick® Original Country Gravy Mix. Simply bread the steaks, fry to crispy perfection and top with warm, satisfying gravy. Voila — you’ve got a crowd-pleasing meal.
Hamburger Casserole
Gravy mix is an easy way to add depth and richness to casseroles, and this noodle and beef casserole is sure to become a family favorite. It’s easy — just 15 minutes of prep — cheesy, topped with melty shredded cheese, and totally delicious.
Mini Beef Pot Pies
Pot pie is delicious, but it’s also a commitment — depending on the size of your family, you may be signing on for rich pot pie dinners for a few nights in a row. Solution: Make them mini. These single serving pot pies are packed with all the traditional flavor you love, but you can easily store extra portions in the freezer to reheat on busy weeknights.
Smothered Pork Chops
Tender, rich and meaty, this recipe will become the staple pork chop in your household. This recipe features an irresistible gravy made from onions, mushrooms and Brown Gravy Mix, which add intense savory flavor to complement the naturally sweet pork.
Chicken and Biscuits
Buttery, flaky biscuits and creamy chicken with veggies are a match made in heaven — and it’s easy to make this comforting dish, thanks to McCormick® Simply Better Chicken Gravy. Best of all, you can make the chicken and veg in one skillet for easy cleanup later.
Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich
This ain’t your average sandwich! Our open faced roast beef sandwich uses McCormick® Simply Better Beef Gravy to layer on robust flavor, letting the tender roast beef take center stage. This dinner-worthy sandwich is ideal for busy weeknights, since you can get in on the table in just 10 minutes.
Shepherd’s Pie
Rich beef, tender veggies and fluffy potatoes roasted until juuuust crispy. Yep, shepherd’s pie is the MVP of comfort food. Our recipe gets a serious flavor upgrade from McCormick® Brown Gravy Mix and, while it looks elaborate, comes together in under an hour.
Slow Cooker Family Pot Roast
Pot roast can be intimidating, so let your slow cooker do all the work. McCormick® Brown Gravy Mix brings together the flavors of classic chuck roast, potatoes and veggies. Simply start the recipe in the morning — the time you’re home from work, your home will smell amazing.
Smothered Chicken
Feel like you’re in a chicken rut? Mix it up with these delicious smothered chicken breasts. It’s easy to make: Just pan sear chicken with veggies, then simmer the meat in mushroom gravy until juicy and tender. Serve over rice or broad noodles for a hearty meal.
Find the perfect gravy for you
Check out these gravy recipes to incorporate into your meal plan:
