Description
Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes is a classic comfort food dinner made with savory ground beef, rich homemade gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes. This easy family friendly recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter for potatoes
Instructions
1. Boil potatoes until fork tender, drain, mash with butter and milk, and keep warm
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess grease
3. Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic
4. Melt butter into the beef mixture and stir in flour
5. Slowly add beef broth while stirring until thickened
6. Season with salt and black pepper
7. Serve beef and gravy over mashed potatoes
Notes
This recipe reheats well and is great for meal prep
Add vegetables like mushrooms or peas if desired
Thin gravy with extra broth if needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 95