Description
Hearty Ground Beef and Gravy brings comfort to dinner tables with its rich, savory layers. Creamy potatoes nestled beneath seasoned beef create a classic meal that satisfies hunger and warms hearts, leaving you craving another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Thickening Agents and Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Scrub and quarter potatoes, immersing them in salted water in a large pot. Boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and return to pot. Incorporate butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Whip until silky and uniform, then set aside.
- Heat skillet over medium flame. Crumble ground beef, cooking until thoroughly browned and no pink remains. Eliminate excess grease.
- Introduce diced onions and minced garlic into the skillet. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Dust flour over meat mixture, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and create a thickening base.
- Stream beef broth into skillet, whisking constantly to prevent clumping and create smooth gravy consistency.
- Incorporate Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Reduce heat, allowing gravy to simmer and thicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Optional: Fold in frozen peas and carrots, heating until warmed through.
- Ladle robust beef gravy generously over creamy mashed potatoes, creating a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes that hold gravy beautifully.
- Fat Management: Drain ground beef thoroughly to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor in the gravy.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Veggie Boost: Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or mushrooms for more texture and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg