This familiar comfort dish is an ideal way to warm up on a cold day. The creamy mashed potatoes create a perfect foundation for the rich, savory ground beef gravy. Quick to prepare, hearty, and easy to customize, it delivers deep satisfaction.
Mashed Potatoes with Ground Beef Gravy (Classic Comfort Food)
Ingredients:
Mashed Potatoes:
Ingredient | Quantity
Potatoes | 2 lb, peeled and quartered
Milk | 1 1/2 cups
Butter | 1/4 cup
Salt and pepper | To taste
Ground Beef and Gravy:
Ingredient | Quantity
Ground beef | 1 lb
Onion | 1 medium, chopped
Garlic | 2 cloves, minced
All-purpose flour | 2 tbsp
Beef broth | 1/4 cup
Curry powder | 1/2 tsp (optional)
Salt and pepper | To taste
Frozen carrots and peas | 1 cup (optional)
How To Make Mashed Potatoes with Ground Beef Gravy:
Step 1: Cook the potatoes in a pot of boiling water until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly. Mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion softens.
Step 3: Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for one minute. Slowly add beef broth while stirring until the gravy thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and curry powder if using.
Step 4: If adding vegetables, stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook until heated through.
Step 5: Plate the mashed potatoes and spoon the beef and gravy over the top. Enjoy.
