Description
A comforting and hearty dish, Ground Beef Gravy with Mashed Potatoes is a classic American favorite. This recipe features perfectly seasoned ground beef in a rich gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Gravy:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared or homemade)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Onions and Garlic: Add butter and chopped onion. Cook until the onion softens, then add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Thicken Gravy: Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier gravy, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or sour cream at the end.
- This recipe also works well with ground turkey or pork.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
