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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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:

  1. Peel your potatoes and chop them into even-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
  2. Place them in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
  4. Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot.
  5. 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:

  1. While your potatoes are boiling, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until fully browned, about 7-8 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat, but leave a little behind for extra flavor.

Make the Gravy:

  1. To the beef, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and cook for another minute.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to coat evenly. Let it cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Adjust with extra broth if needed.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble and Serve:

  1. Scoop a generous helping of mashed potatoes onto each plate.
  2. Top with a big ladleful of savory ground beef and rich gravy.
  3. Serve hot with your favorite veggie side or a hunk of crusty bread!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes