Description
Hearty midwestern comfort classic Norwegian beef gravy melts over creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal. Home cooks cherish this simple yet delicious recipe that fills bellies and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups beef broth (divided)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 tbsps butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for ground beef)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for mashed potatoes)
- 1 tsp salt (for ground beef)
- ½ tsp salt (for mashed potatoes)
- ¼–½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (for ground beef)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste (for mashed potatoes)
- Water (as needed)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge potatoes in well-salted water in a medium pot, bringing to a rolling boil over medium-high heat until tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Potato Mashing: Drain potatoes and return pot to stovetop. Warm butter and milk in a separate saucepan, whisking until butter dissolves completely. Mash potatoes to desired smoothness, gradually incorporating the butter-milk mixture and seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Beef Browning: In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, crumbling meat thoroughly. Drain excess fat and add finely chopped onions, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Gravy Creation: Sprinkle seasonings over the meat mixture, then pour most of the beef broth into the skillet. Whisk reserved broth with cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth, then slowly stir into the beef to prevent lumping.
- Final Preparation: Simmer gravy, stirring frequently, until it reaches a thick, rich consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Plate mashed potatoes and generously top with beef gravy, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Ensure potatoes are uniformly cut to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Fat Management: Thoroughly drain beef fat to prevent greasy gravy and maintain a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Gravy Technique: Whisk cornstarch mixture gradually to avoid lumps, creating a smooth, silky sauce.
- Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust seasonings at each stage for a harmonious, well-developed flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg