Description
Ground Beef & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes is a warm, hearty comfort dish featuring juicy, savory ground beef simmered in rich gravy served atop creamy, pillowy mashed potatoes. This quick and family-friendly meal combines simple, everyday ingredients for a classic comfort food experience perfect for cozy dinners and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Ground Beef & Gravy
- 1 pound ground beef (lean or regular)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if desired. Add diced onions and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle flour or cornstarch over the beef and onions, stirring to coat. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer gently until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Place a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on each plate. Ladle the ground beef and rich gravy over the top. Serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for naturally creamy mashed potatoes.
- Avoid overmixing mashed potatoes to prevent them from becoming gluey.
- Deglaze the pan after browning beef with a splash of broth or wine to enhance gravy flavor.
- Adjust gravy thickness by adding more broth or flour slurry as needed.
- Season the dish at every stage to balance flavors perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: comfort food, mashed potatoes, ground beef, gravy, easy dinner, family meal, quick recipe