Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring seasoned ground beef and savory gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes. This recipe is a true classic that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef and gravy:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
For the mashed potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk (more if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mashed Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, boil for 15–20 minutes, drain, mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Beef and Gravy: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned, add garlic, sprinkle flour, pour in beef broth, add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve beef and gravy over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use mushroom broth and add sautéed mushrooms.
- Pair with steamed green beans or peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
