Name: Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: water; 1 tablespoon salt (more or less to taste); 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; or Yukon gold potatoes); 3 tablespoons butter (at room temperature); ½ cup whole milk (at room temperature); ½ teaspoon garlic powder; salt (to taste); freshly cracked black pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup beef broth (low-sodium if desired); 1 pound ground beef; 1 ½ cups beef broth (low-sodium if desired); ½ cup chopped white onion (approximately 1 small onion); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste); ¼-½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Ingredients

Water

1 tablespoon salt (more or less to taste)

2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; or Yukon gold potatoes)

3 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)

½ cup whole milk (at room temperature)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt (to taste)

Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ cup beef broth (low-sodium if desired)

1 pound ground beef

1 ½ cups beef broth (low-sodium if desired)

½ cup chopped white onion (approximately 1 small onion)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

¼–½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Fill a medium pot with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Stir to dissolve the salt, then add the peeled and cut potatoes. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat.

Step 2: When the water boils rapidly, set a timer and boil the potatoes for 5 to 8 minutes until they are easily pierced with a fork.

Step 3: While the potatoes cook, combine the butter and milk in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the butter melts completely. Set aside.

Step 4: Drain the cooked potatoes carefully and return them to the pot set on a cool burner. Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency using a potato masher or fork.

Step 5: Gradually stir in the warm butter and milk mixture, fully incorporating the liquid into the potatoes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set mashed potatoes aside.

Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and ¼ cup beef broth until smooth. Set this mixture aside for the gravy.

Step 7: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain excess liquid from the pan and discard.

Step 8: Add 1 ½ cups beef broth, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir gently and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until the onion softens.

Step 9: Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, whisking gently to combine. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for about 2 minutes until the gravy thickens.

Step 10: To serve, divide the mashed potatoes between bowls and top with the ground beef and gravy. Serve warm, with extra gravy if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use Yukon gold potatoes for a creamier mashed potato texture.

For extra flavor, sauté the onions in a little butter before adding the beef broth.

Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the gravy for a deeper, tangy flavor.

Mix in some chopped herbs like parsley or chives into the mashed potatoes for freshness.

FAQs

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef?

Yes, ground turkey works well as a leaner alternative. Cook it using the same method, but be sure to cook thoroughly as it tends to be leaner and can dry out faster.

How do I make this recipe dairy-free?

Substitute the butter and whole milk in the mashed potatoes with dairy-free alternatives like margarine or olive oil and unsweetened plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk.