Comfort Style Ground Beef and Mashed Potato Meal
This comfort style ground beef and mashed potato meal is a family friendly dinner bowl made with simple ingredients. Warm, filling, and easy to prepare, it is perfect for relaxed weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef lean preferred
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lb potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk warmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add salt, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork tender.
- While potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, break it apart, and cook until fully browned and cooked through.
- Season beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and remove from heat.
- Drain cooked potatoes well and return them to the pot. Let steam escape briefly before mashing.
- Add butter to potatoes and mash until mostly smooth. Slowly add warm milk while mashing until creamy.
- Season mashed potatoes to taste, then serve topped with seasoned ground beef.
Notes
Comfort tip: Keep portions generous and serve warm for best texture.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
Reheating: Add milk to mashed potatoes when reheating to restore creaminess.