🍴 Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes 🥔

🧑‍🍳 A hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting family meal! 🧑‍🍳

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste

For the Ground Beef and Gravy:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start with the mashed potatoes: In a large pot, cover the chopped potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pot. Mash until smooth, then mix in butter, milk, and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2. For the ground beef: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. To make the gravy: Sprinkle flour over the beef, stirring until absorbed. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add beef broth, stirring continuously. Incorporate Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Assemble the dish by serving the beef and gravy over the mashed potatoes.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 620 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 30g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For creamier mashed potatoes, add an extra tablespoon of butter or a splash more milk.
- If the gravy is too thick, thin it with a bit more beef broth until desired consistency is reached.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4

Indulge in this comforting classic tonight – it’s sure to satisfy your cravings and warm up your dinner table!