Description
A comforting and hearty classic American dish featuring savory ground beef cooked in rich brown gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a quick family dinner, this meal combines simple ingredients with straightforward preparation for a satisfying plate of home-style goodness.
Ingredients
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Beef and Gravy
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 2 cups water
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks to ensure even frying and no large clumps remain.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent and soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare Gravy: In a separate bowl, mix the brown gravy packet with 2 cups of water according to package instructions to create the gravy, then pour it over the cooked beef mixture in the skillet.
- Simmer the Gravy and Beef: Reduce the heat and let the beef and gravy simmer together for 5 minutes, allowing the gravy to thicken and flavors to meld well.
- Boil Potatoes: While the gravy is simmering, place the peeled and diced potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper, then mash until creamy and smooth with your preferred mashing tool.
- Serve: Plate a generous portion of the mashed potatoes and top with the ground beef and thickened brown gravy mixture. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some Worcestershire sauce or herbs like thyme to the beef while cooking.
- Use russet potatoes for fluffier mashed potatoes.
- Adjust the amount of milk and butter to reach your preferred mashed potato consistency.
- If you prefer thicker gravy, use slightly less water or add a cornstarch slurry to the skillet.
- Leftover beef and gravy can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
