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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

A comforting and filling dish featuring savory ground beef gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners and budget-friendly meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lbs potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Salt Salt To taste
  • Pepper Pepper To taste

For the Beef Gravy

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions
 

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes

  • Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender.
  • Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

Cooking the Beef Gravy

  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until soft.
  • Stir in beef broth and let simmer until slightly thickened.

Serving

  • Serve the beef gravy over the mashed potatoes.

Notes

Use a potato masher for smoother potatoes or a hand mixer for creamier results. Feel free to add your favorite seasonings like garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor. For a thicker gravy, let it simmer a bit longer before serving.
Keyword Comfort food, Easy Recipe, Gravy, Ground Beef, Mashed Potatoes