Description
Ground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes offer hearty comfort from Midwestern kitchens. Classic home cooking delivers rich flavors blending tender beef, silky gravy, and creamy potatoes that welcome you to savor each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- Water (as needed)
Ground Beef and Gravy Ingredients:
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼–½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Liquid and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth (divided)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 small onion, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by submerging in well-salted water in a medium pot, heating to a vigorous boil over medium-high temperature.
- Simmer potatoes for 7-8 minutes until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- While potatoes cook, warm butter and milk in a separate saucepan, whisking until butter completely dissolves.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and return pot to stovetop.
- Mash potatoes using a masher or fork, creating a smooth or slightly chunky texture as preferred.
- Gradually incorporate butter-milk mixture into mashed potatoes, mixing thoroughly.
- Season potato mixture with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, crumbling meat with a cooking utensil.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and add finely chopped onions to the skillet.
- Sauté onions with beef for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and soft.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the meat mixture.
- Pour most of the beef broth into the skillet, reserving a small portion.
- Whisk reserved beef broth with cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into the beef, constantly mixing to prevent lumps.
- Simmer gravy, stirring frequently, until it reaches a thick, rich consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning of the gravy as needed.
- Plate mashed potatoes and generously top with beef gravy.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this comforting classic dish.
Notes
- Elevate your mashed potatoes by using a potato masher or fork for the perfect texture, ensuring a creamy and smooth consistency.
- Drain excess fat from ground beef to prevent a greasy gravy and maintain a rich, clean flavor profile.
- Whisk cornstarch with beef broth separately to create a smooth, lump-free thickening agent for the gravy.
- Season each component separately – potatoes and beef gravy – to build layers of delicious flavor throughout the dish.
- Prepare ingredients in advance to streamline cooking and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the dish at its peak temperature and flavor, ensuring a hot and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg