Description
Classic ground beef gravy cascades over creamy mashed potatoes in this hearty Midwestern comfort dish. Home cooks appreciate its simple ingredients and quick preparation, delivering warmth and satisfaction to the family table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets)
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (or more, as needed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel and quarter potatoes, immerse in salted water within a large pot, and bring to a vigorous boil until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Mashed Potato Transformation: Drain potatoes, return to pot, and whip with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until achieving a silky, luxurious texture.
- Beef Browning: Sear ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into fine crumbles until golden-brown, then discard excess fat.
- Aromatic Infusion: Introduce diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, then dust with flour, toasting briefly to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gravy Development: Gradually pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a smooth base, then incorporate Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, paprika, and butter.
- Flavor Refinement: Reduce heat, allowing gravy to simmer and thicken while developing rich, complex flavors; season judiciously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plating Finale: Mound creamy mashed potatoes on plates, generously cascade beef and gravy overtop, and optionally garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of paprika for enhanced visual and flavor appeal.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Fat Management: Drain excess beef fat completely to prevent gravy from becoming overly greasy or heavy.
- Flour Technique: Toast flour briefly to eliminate raw taste and enhance the gravy’s depth of flavor and richness.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste and adjust seasonings gradually, adding small amounts to achieve balanced flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg