Description
This classic comfort food recipe features savory ground beef cooked with onions and garlic, smothered in rich brown gravy, and served over creamy homemade mashed potatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, continuing to cook until the onions are softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare and Add Gravy: Mix the brown gravy packet with 2 cups of water according to the package instructions. Pour this prepared gravy over the beef and onion mixture in the skillet.
- Simmer the Gravy: Reduce the heat slightly and let the gravy simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and coats the beef evenly.
- Cook the Potatoes: While the beef simmers, place the diced potatoes in a pot of boiling salted water. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto plates and top generously with the ground beef and brown gravy mixture. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley to the gravy.
- You can substitute instant mashed potatoes in place of fresh if short on time.
- Adjust milk quantity in mashed potatoes to reach your preferred consistency.
- Use low-sodium gravy mix and less salt for a lower sodium option.
- This dish pairs well with steamed green beans or a side salad.
