This classic comfort food dish is a perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. The creamy mashed potatoes are the ideal base for the rich and savory ground beef gravy. You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs to the gravy.
Ingredients:
Mashed Potatoes:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Potatoes | 2 lb, quartered and peeled |
| Milk | 1 1/2 cups |
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Ground Beef and Gravy
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 lb |
| Onion | 1 medium, chopped |
| Garlic | 2 cloves, minced |
| All-purpose flour | 2 tbsp |
| Beef broth | 1/4 cup |
| Curry powder | 1/2 tsp (optional) |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Frozen carrots and peas | 1 cup (optional) |
Instructions:
- Prepare Mashed Potatoes:
- Boil potatoes until tender.
- Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Ground Beef and Gravy:
- Brown ground beef in a skillet.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over beef mixture and stir.
- Gradually add beef broth and cook until thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and curry powder (if desired).
- Add Vegetables (optional):
- Stir in frozen carrots and peas.
- Cook until heated through.
- Serve:
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.
- Top with ground beef and gravy.
- Enjoy!