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Ground beef and gravy with mashed potatoes served in a bowl with rich brown sauce
TINSUF RECIPES

Ground Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes

A hearty and classic comfort food dish made with seasoned ground beef, savory brown gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional
  • ½ tsp thyme or Worcestershire optional
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • Butter milk, and salt (if making from scratch)

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • - Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • - Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • - Cutting board
  • Potato masher

Method
 

  1. - Instructions
  2. Boil potatoes, mash with milk and butter. Season with salt.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic in skillet. Add ground beef and brown it.
  4. Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Add beef broth and simmer until thick.
  5. Season to taste. Serve hot over mashed potatoes.

Notes

- Notes
Add peas or corn for texture. Swap beef with turkey for lighter version. Use instant mashed potatoes to save time.