I’ve had this meal many times, but never this extraordinarily delicious.

This cozy, classic dish is perfect for chilly days. Fluffy mashed potatoes serve as the base for a savory ground beef gravy, creating a hearty meal that’s quick to prepare and easy to adjust to your taste.

Mashed Potatoes with Savory Ground Beef Gravy

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes:

• Potatoes – 2 lb, peeled and quartered
• Milk – 1 1/2 cups
• Butter – 1/4 cup
• Salt and pepper – to taste

Ground Beef Gravy:

• Ground beef – 1 lb
• Onion – 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
• All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp
• Beef broth – 1/4 cup
• Curry powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)
• Salt and pepper – to taste
• Frozen peas and carrots – 1 cup (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Make the gravy: Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir for a minute. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring, cooking until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and curry powder if desired.
4. Add vegetables (optional): Stir in frozen peas and carrots and cook until heated through.
5. Serve: Spoon the hot beef gravy over a bed of mashed potatoes and enjoy a comforting, hearty meal.