Description
Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes delivers pure comfort right to your dinner table, guaranteed to make your family smile with its hearty, home-style flavors that bring warmth to any evening meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4 cups russet potatoes
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup onions
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Fats:
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Chop russet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee even cooking throughout.
- Transfer potato cubes into a large pot, submerging them with cold water by 1 inch.
- Bring potatoes to a rolling boil over high heat, cooking for 15-20 minutes until they easily break apart when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes completely in a colander, then return them to the original pot.
- Incorporate 4 tablespoons butter and ½ cup milk into the potatoes, mashing until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Season mashed potatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching 375°F.
- Add 2 lbs ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking into small, uniform crumbles.
- Cook beef for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and edges turn golden brown.
- Drain excess fat, reserving approximately 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
- Introduce 1 cup chopped onions to the beef, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and soft.
- Dust 2 tablespoons flour over the beef and onions, stirring to create an even coating.
- Gradually pour 2 cups beef broth into the skillet, constantly stirring to prevent lumps.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper into the gravy.
- Reduce heat and simmer gravy for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reaches a thick, rich consistency.
- Ladle hot beef gravy generously over the creamy mashed potatoes, ensuring each serving has a hearty portion.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes for the best texture and flavor in your mashed potatoes.
- Mash potatoes while they’re hot to create a smoother, creamier consistency.
- Drain ground beef fat carefully to control the gravy’s richness and prevent greasiness.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey and use low-sodium beef broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 524 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 744 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg