👉 BeefGravy

Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

For the mashed potatoes:

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the beef gravy:

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups water
• 10 beef bouillon cubes or packets
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the ground beef:

• 1 pound ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Mashed Potatoes:
   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add quartered potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
   • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
   • Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or whip them with a hand mixer until creamy. Keep warm.
2. Make Beef Gravy:
   • In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
   • Gradually whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Slowly pour in water, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens.
   • Add beef bouillon cubes or packets and continue whisking until fully dissolved and the gravy reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook Ground Beef:
   • In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess fat if necessary.
4. Assemble:
   • Serve a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate.
   • Spoon the cooked ground beef over the mashed potatoes.
   • Ladle the rich beef gravy over the beef and mashed potatoes.
   • Garnish with freshly ground black pepper or chopped parsley if desired.
   • Serve hot and enjoy the delicious simplicity of this comforting meal!