Description
Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. This hearty dish combines savory ground beef and a rich, creamy gravy served over fluffy mashed potatoes, creating a delightful meal perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delicious recipe that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup whole milk (or evaporated milk)
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (approx. 2 lbs potatoes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth and milk until smooth; simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until fork-tender; mash with butter and milk.
- Serve generous portions of mashed potatoes on plates topped with hamburger gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg