Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
A hearty and comforting dish featuring seasoned ground beef cooked in a rich gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup milk (more if needed for desired consistency)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the cubed potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain the water completely. Return the hot potatoes to the pot. Mash with a potato masher or hand mixer. Stir in butter and milk, beating until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the beef and onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to incorporate. Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with the savory ground beef and rich gravy. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg