Description
Classic Midwestern comfort food, Hearty Ground Beef and Gravy, nestles perfectly over creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal. Simple ingredients create a nostalgic dish that promises warmth and comfort with each delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
Ground Beef Components:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
Seasoning and Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)
Mashed Potato Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets)
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (or more, as needed)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Transform russet potatoes into a velvety base by peeling and chopping into uniform chunks. Submerge in salted water, bringing to a rolling boil until potatoes yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and return to the pot. Whip with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until achieving a silky, cloud-like texture. Adjust liquid for optimal creaminess, then cover to retain warmth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame. Introduce ground beef, breaking into fine crumbles while browning thoroughly. Eliminate excess rendering if needed.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the beef, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Dust the meat mixture with flour, stirring continuously to eliminate raw flour essence and create a smooth coating.
- Gradually stream beef broth into the skillet, whisking consistently to prevent lump formation. Integrate Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, and paprika.
- Allow the gravy to simmer, reducing and thickening over 5-7 minutes. Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Construct the dish by creating a pillowy potato foundation, then cascading the rich beef gravy over the top.
- Optionally embellish with fresh parsley or a delicate paprika sprinkle. Serve immediately while temperatures remain optimal.
Notes
- Elevate mashed potato texture by using a ricer or food mill for ultra-smooth, lump-free potatoes that melt in your mouth.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, leaner, or vegetarian-friendly version of this comforting dish.
- Control gravy thickness by adjusting flour quantity – less flour creates a thinner sauce, while more produces a heartier, more robust coating.
- Boost flavor depth by using beef stock instead of broth, or add a splash of red wine during gravy preparation for a rich, complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg