Description
A comforting classic American dish featuring savory ground beef gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes. This easy stovetop recipe combines rich flavors from browned ground beef, aromatic herbs, and smooth mashed potatoes for a hearty meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
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For the Ground Beef Gravy
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup warmed milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: While potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
- Make Roux: Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux and eliminate raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Gradually add beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer Gravy: Allow the gravy to simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a smooth consistency. Finish by stirring in unsalted butter to enrich the gravy.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return to the pot or bowl. Mash with warmed milk, sour cream, and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto plates and top with the savory ground beef gravy. Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty comfort meal.
Notes
- For a richer gravy, add a splash of cream or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard when simmering.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based ground meat for beef to adjust the recipe to your preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Adjust seasoning as needed to suit taste and dietary requirements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
