Delicious Hamburger Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of hamburger gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes. This quick and hearty dish brings together savory ground beef, aromatic onions, and rich gravy, creating a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and easy customization options, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 packets brown gravy mix
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 2 lbs potatoes)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the brown gravy mix, then gradually add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Mix in butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper into the potatoes until creamy.
- Serve generous portions of hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg