Ah, you’re talking about a classic comfort food dish: ground beef with gravy served over mashed potatoes. Here’s a simple way to make it:
Ingredients (serves 4):
For the ground beef & gravy:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1-2 tbsp oil or butter
For the mashed potatoes:
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk (adjust for desired creaminess)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Make the mashed potatoes:
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes).
- Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Make the ground beef & gravy:
- In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to combine; cook 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add Worcestershire sauce if using, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes until gravy thickens.
3. Serve:
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and top with the beef and gravy mixture.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley for garnish.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version that makes it in one pan in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Do you want me to do that?
