Description
Indulge in a comforting and hearty meal with this delicious recipe for Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes. Tender ground beef in a savory gravy served atop creamy mashed potatoes creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the ground beef, cook until browned, and drain excess fat. Stir in garlic.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Serve hot over mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding a splash of heavy cream or butter at the end.
- This dish pairs well with green beans or roasted vegetables as side dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
