Description
Hearty ground beef and gravy creates a comforting classic that brings classic diner-style nostalgia to your dinner table. Savory meat nestled over creamy potatoes delivers a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings and quick weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 pounds (lbs) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Liquid:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and cutting into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking at 375°F for approximately 15 minutes in salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes completely and return to the pot, mashing with warm milk and butter until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef, breaking into small crumbles until no pink remains and a rich brown color develops, about 6-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, then add finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and release their aromatic oils.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture, stirring continuously to create a roux that will thicken the gravy and prevent lumps from forming.
- Slowly pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking consistently to incorporate and create a smooth, rich gravy with deep flavor complexity.
- Incorporate Worcestershire sauce and additional seasonings, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce for 5-6 minutes until gravy reaches desired consistency.
- Transfer creamy mashed potatoes to serving plates, creating a fluffy base for the savory beef and gravy topping.
- Ladle the hearty beef gravy generously over the mashed potatoes, ensuring each serving is covered with the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes that absorb butter and milk beautifully.
- Opt for leaner ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, more concentrated flavor in the gravy.
- Enhance the gravy by adding a splash of red wine or a teaspoon of dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for depth and complexity.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder to thicken the gravy without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg