Mashed Potatoes with Ground Beef Gravy

This Mashed Potatoes with Ground Beef Gravy is the definition of a “comfort bowl.” It’s essentially a deconstructed shepherd’s pie, featuring silky, buttery potatoes topped with a savory, flour-thickened meat gravy. The hint of curry powder in the gravy adds an unexpected warmth that makes this dish stand out from standard meat-and-potato recipes.

Mashed Potatoes with Ground Beef Gravy

Ingredients:

How To Make Mashed Potatoes with Ground Beef Gravy:

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15/20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain very well to ensure your mash isn’t watery.

Step 2: Mash Until Creamy: Add the 1/4 cup of butter and 1 1/2 cups of warm milk to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, but be careful not to over-mix, or they can become gluey. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 3: Brown the Beef and Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the 1 lb of ground beef for 5/7 minutes until browned. Drain the excess fat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for another 5/6 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic for the final 1 minute.

Step 4: Create the Gravy: Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of flour over the meat mixture and stir for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the 1 1/4 cups of beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer for 3/5 minutes until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 5: Season and Add Veggies: Stir in the salt, pepper, and optional curry powder. Fold in the 1 cup of peas and carrots and cook for 2/3 minutes until heated through.

Step 6: Serve: Spoon a generous heap of mashed potatoes into a bowl and top with a large ladle of the hot ground beef gravy.