Description
Hearty hamburger gravy over creamy mashed potatoes brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Savory beef and rich sauce create a nostalgic meal that wraps you in warm culinary memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound ground beef
Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk (more if needed)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by cutting into uniform cubes and placing in a large pot filled with water. Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
- Bring water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, cooking potatoes until they easily yield to a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully drain potatoes and return to the pot. Incorporate butter and milk, vigorously mashing until achieving a silky, smooth consistency. Season with salt and black pepper according to preference. Maintain warmth.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Introduce chopped onions and sauté until translucent and softened, roughly 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly, releasing aromatic qualities.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking into smaller fragments while browning thoroughly. Eliminate excess fat.
- Dust flour over the beef mixture, stirring comprehensively to integrate. Allow to cook momentarily, eliminating raw flour’s harsh taste.
- Methodically pour beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme into the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer, allowing gravy to thicken and develop rich flavors, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to achieve desired taste profile.
- Plate by creating a generous bed of mashed potatoes, generously topping with beef gravy. Optional: Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper for additional depth.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for the fluffiest, most cloud-like mashed potatoes that absorb butter and milk perfectly.
- Properly draining excess beef fat prevents a greasy gravy and ensures a cleaner, more robust flavor profile.
- Slowly add broth while stirring to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, smooth gravy that coats the meat beautifully.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, leaner alternative that still delivers rich comfort food vibes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg