Description
A hearty and nostalgic comfort food classic! Juicy ground beef, savory mushrooms, and creamy smashed red potatoes come together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1½ lbs red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 1½-inch pieces
1 lb ground beef
½ lb sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
¾ tsp pepper, divided
½ tsp salt, divided
1 can (14½ oz) beef broth
2 tbsp butter, softened
½ cup half-and-half cream
½ cup french-fried onions
Instructions
Boil the Potatoes:
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes, or until tender.
Cook Beef and Vegetables:
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef with mushrooms and onions over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Make the Gravy:
Stir in flour, ½ tsp pepper, and ¼ tsp salt until well blended. Gradually add beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Mash the Potatoes:
Drain the cooked potatoes and return to the pan. Mash to your desired consistency, adding the butter, half-and-half cream, and remaining salt and pepper.
Assemble and Serve:
Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls. Top with the beef and mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with crispy french-fried onions just before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
Swap red potatoes with Yukon Golds for a creamier mash.
Add frozen peas or carrots to the beef mixture for a veggie boost.
This dish reheats well and makes excellent leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
