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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes Comfort Food Dinner
Emily

Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

A hearty, comforting dinner of creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory ground beef and onion gravy. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Meals for Every Night
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • potato masher
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Place peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Drain potatoes, return to pot, add milk and butter. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over beef mixture, cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Gradually stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 5 minutes until gravy thickens. Add peas and carrots if using. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates or bowls. Top with ground beef and gravy mixture.

Notes

Add frozen peas and carrots for a complete one-pan meal. You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Leftovers reheat well the next day.