Description
Hearty ground beef and gravy elevates classic comfort food with rich, savory flavors. Midwestern home cooking meets elegant simplicity in this satisfying meal you’ll want to enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (or more, as needed)
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel and chop russet potatoes into uniform chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, roughly 15-18 minutes. Drain completely and return to pot.
- Potato Transformation: Whip potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until achieving a silky, cloud-like consistency. Cover to maintain temperature.
- Meat Foundation: Sear ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into fine crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until aromatics become translucent.
- Gravy Development: Sprinkle flour over meat mixture, stirring to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually pour beef broth, whisking to prevent lumps. Incorporate Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sauce Refinement: Simmer gravy for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to reduce and thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plating Composition: Spread creamy mashed potatoes as a base, then generously ladle beef gravy over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley or a light paprika dusting if desired. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Prevent Potato Waterlogging: Drain potatoes completely after boiling to avoid watery mashed potatoes, ensuring a fluffy and light texture.
- Master Beef Browning Technique: Cook ground beef on medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles for even caramelization and maximum flavor development.
- Control Gravy Consistency: Whisk broth slowly and steadily to prevent lumps, adjusting thickness by simmering longer or adding more liquid as needed.
- Balance Seasoning Carefully: Taste gravy incrementally during cooking, adding sauces and spices gradually to build complex, layered flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg