Description
A comforting and hearty dish, Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes is a classic recipe that combines flavorful seasoned ground beef in a rich gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes. This stovetop meal is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
For the Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, prepared and warm
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook diced onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned, and drain excess grease if necessary.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle flour over the beef, stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Serve the beef and gravy over warm mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding butter or cream before serving.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a lighter alternative.
- Pair with green beans or peas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
