Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
A comforting classic featuring creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory ground beef and rich beef gravy, perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- to taste garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
For the Ground Beef and Gravy
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation for Mashed Potatoes
- Fill a medium pot with water and add salt. Bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the peeled and chopped potatoes, allowing them to cook for about 7-8 minutes until fork-tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat the butter and milk together until melted.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well, then mash them until smooth.
- Incorporate the melted butter-milk mixture and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Cooking the Ground Beef and Gravy
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of beef broth and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
- Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the remaining beef broth, followed by adding the seasonings of your choice.
- Mix in the cornstarch mixture and stir until the gravy thickens.
- Serve the mashed potatoes topped with the ground beef and gravy, and garnish as desired.
Notes
To elevate your Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes, consider these chef’s secrets: boil the potatoes until fork-tender for the creamiest mash, sauté the onions in beef fat for extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary, or stir in Worcestershire sauce for depth if your diet allows.