Easy Ground Beef Recipe That Pairs Perfectly with Mashed Potatoes
This easy ground beef recipe paired with creamy mashed potatoes is a clean eating dinner bowl made with simple ingredients. Comforting, balanced, and easy to prepare, it is perfect for healthy weeknight meals.
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.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped 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 the 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 excess steam escape briefly.
- Add butter to potatoes and mash until mostly smooth. Slowly add warm milk while mashing until creamy.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef and optional vegetables.
Notes
Clean eating tip: Keep seasoning simple and add vegetables for balance.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
Reheating: Add milk to mashed potatoes when reheating to restore creaminess.