Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

For the mashed potatoes:

  • 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters

  • ½ cup milk

  • 4 tablespoons  butter

  • Salt and  pepper, to taste

For the  meat and gravy:

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

Preparation

Preparation

Make the mashed potatoes:

  1. Place the peeled and cut potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the  milk and  butter, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot to keep warm while preparing the  gravy.

Cook the beef and make the gravy:

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.

  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

  4. Slowly pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.

  6. If desired, add the frozen peas and carrots during the last few minutes of cooking.

  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto plates or into bowls, then top with the ground beef and gravy mixture. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting warmth of this delicious dish.