Description
Hearty Beef and Potato Gravy Bowl delivers comfort through rich, tender beef nestled with creamy potatoes in a silky sauce. Home cooks will savor this classic one-pot meal that warms both body and soul with its satisfying blend of rustic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes, cutting them into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Place potato cubes in a large stockpot, covering completely with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Add unsalted butter and whole milk, mashing with a potato masher until creamy and smooth. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking into small crumbles with a wooden spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving a thin layer. Add finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Dust the beef and vegetable mixture with all-purpose flour, stirring continuously to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Incorporate Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, simmering the gravy for 4-5 minutes until it reaches a thick, rich consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Optional: Mix in frozen peas and diced carrots, heating until vegetables are warm throughout.
- Plate the creamy mashed potatoes, creating a generous base. Ladle the hearty beef gravy over the top. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Creamy mashed potatoes form the perfect comfort food base, creating a rich and satisfying foundation for this hearty meal.
- Quick and easy one-pan gravy technique ensures maximum flavor with minimal cleanup, making weeknight cooking a breeze.
- Ground beef provides lean protein that transforms a simple dish into a filling, nutritious dinner everyone will love.
- Worcestershire sauce adds unexpected depth and umami, elevating the traditional beef gravy with a subtle tangy complexity.
- Optional vegetables like peas and carrots boost nutritional value and add colorful, fresh texture to the classic recipe.
- Precise cooking times for potatoes and gravy guarantee tender meat and smooth, lump-free sauce that’ll become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 cal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg