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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender.
  2. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
Cooking the Beef Gravy
  1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until soft.
  3. Stir in beef broth and let simmer until slightly thickened.
Serving
  1. 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.