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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

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A comforting meal that combines hearty ground beef and savory gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs potatoes Starchy potatoes like Russets for creamier texture
  • 1/2 cup milk For mashing
  • 1/4 cup butter For flavor and creaminess
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning to preference
For the Beef Gravy
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced for added flavor
  • 2 cups beef broth Base for the gravy

Method
 

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes
  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks.
  2. Boil them in salted water until tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and mash them with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
Cooking the Beef Gravy
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the beef broth and let simmer for a few minutes until the gravy thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve the ground beef and gravy over the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture. You can also customize the recipe by adding vegetables like peas or carrots to the gravy or cheese to the mashed potatoes.
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