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5 Quick Ground Beef Recipes for Dinner: Comfortable, Customizable Dishes
Maya Bennett

Ground Beef with Mashed Potatoes

A hearty, customizable ground beef dish with a rich butter-garlic base, paired with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for quick weeknights or comforting family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef 1 pound (80/20)
  • Salted butter 2 Tablespoons
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced
  • Dried minced onion 1 Tablespoon
  • Black pepper ½ teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons
  • Beef broth 2 cups
  • Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon
  • Mashed potatoes 4 servings (prepared with butter and salt)

Method
 

  1. Heat large skillet over medium-high until hot
  2. Add ground beef using non-stick surface for less oil
  3. Crumble meat until fully browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes
  4. Use spoon to press crumbles into the pan for better browning
  5. Drain excess fat into a jar for later use
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, garlic, and dried onion to beef mixture; sauté for 2 minutes
  7. Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to coat
  8. Gradually add beef broth, whisking until smooth
  9. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and black pepper
  10. Simmer until sauce thickens, 5-7 minutes
  11. Serve over prepared mashed potatoes

Notes

Use halal-certified beef for dietary compliance
Swap fresh onions if preferred
Gluten-free flour available as substitute
Drain fat for richer sauce
Add cheese, vegetables, or grains for customization
Vegetarian broth works as alternative
Storage: refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking