Ingredients
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For the Ground Beef and Gravy:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes (Russets work best)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
- Peel your potatoes and chop them into even-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Place them in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Mash with a potato masher or hand mixer, adding butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Cook the Ground Beef:
- While your potatoes are boiling, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until fully browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, but leave a little behind for extra flavor.
Make the Gravy:
- To the beef, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to coat evenly. Let it cook for about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Adjust with extra broth if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble and Serve:
- Scoop a generous helping of mashed potatoes onto each plate.
- Top with a big ladleful of savory ground beef and rich gravy.
- Serve hot with your favorite veggie side or a hunk of crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes