Description
This Beef Gravy Potatoes recipe is a comforting and hearty main course combining creamy mashed potatoes with a rich, flavorful ground beef gravy. Perfect for an easy dinner, it features tender Yukon gold or russet potatoes mashed with butter and cream, topped with a savory beef and onion gravy thickened with flour and enhanced with Worcestershire sauce and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Beef Gravy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Mash the Potatoes: Add butter, milk or cream, and salt and pepper to taste to the drained potatoes. Mash thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, setting aside while you prepare the beef gravy.
- Prepare the Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and finely chopped onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the cooked beef and onion mixture. Stir for about 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste. Gradually pour in the beef broth while continuously stirring to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and dried thyme if using. Simmer the gravy for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto serving plates and generously top with the hot beef gravy mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired for a pop of color and added freshness.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream to the gravy instead of just milk.
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes and gravy for a quick and easy version of this dish.
- This recipe is versatile and also works well with ground turkey or sausage as alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
