Description
- Discover how to make Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes, a comforting, hearty dish perfect for any occasion
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- Water
- ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste
- For the Ground Beef and Gravy:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- Fill a medium pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the cut potatoes and boil for 7 to 8 minutes or until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes boil, heat butter and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the butter is completely melted. Alternatively, heat butter and milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, whisking between each, until the butter is fully melted.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot on an unused burner to dry out.
- Mash the potatoes to the desired consistency. Gradually stir in the butter-milk mixture, ensuring all liquid is incorporated. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring well. Set aside.
- For the Ground Beef and Gravy:
- 5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with ¼ cup of beef broth until smooth. Set aside.
- 6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
- 7. Add the remaining 1 ½ cups beef broth, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender.
- 8. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 more minutes until the gravy thickens.
- To Serve:
- 9. Divide the mashed potatoes among serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the ground beef and gravy. Serve warm, with additional gravy if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
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