Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
A classic comfort dish featuring savory ground beef in rich gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for an easy yet hearty meal, this recipe combines simple ingredients with big flavor, all ready in about 45 minutes.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas and carrots for added color and nutrients
- Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Equipment
- Large pot
- Strainer
- Potato masher or Sturdy fork
- Large skillet
- wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Place peeled and quartered potatoes in a large saucepan, then cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 20 minutes.
- Mash the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are tender, drain thoroughly and return to the saucepan. Add milk and butter, then use a potato masher to achieve a smooth, creamy texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm a small amount of oil. Add the ground beef, cooking and stirring occasionally until it is well browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: To the same skillet, add the finely diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and tender.
- Prepare the Gravy: Sprinkle flour over the cooked beef and onion mixture, stirring constantly to incorporate. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Beef Broth and Worcestershire Sauce: Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to blend thoroughly. Add Worcestershire sauce and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, incorporating them into the gravy. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing the gravy to thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate Peas and Carrots (Optional): If including frozen peas and carrots, add them during the final minutes of cooking, allowing them to warm through while maintaining their color and texture.
- Serve: Place a portion of mashed potatoes on each serving plate, then ladle the ground beef and gravy mixture over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch (use half the amount of cornstarch as the flour). Ensure that the Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free as well, as some brands may contain wheat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 1401mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg