Easy weeknight dinner

Busy week night recipe

Ground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes

👩🏻 Home Recipe 🍳

Occasion & Servings:

Busy weeknight recipe serves 2 1/2 (lil baby)

Ingredient 1 & Portion:

Potatoes - I did 3 large potatoes

Ingredient 2 & Portion:

Ground beef- 1 lb

Detailed Steps:

boil water

Add potatoes

While potatoes are boiling-

Start cooking meat and cutting veggies

Mash potatoes and add butter and milk and all your spices.

Separate meat from the oil it produced from cooking

Add flour to oils until it clumps (roux) add little bits of milk to roux mixture until it makes gravy.

I plated it with mashed potatoes as the base, gravy layered and then meat w/ veggies on top.

Additional tips/notes:

I added cheese to my potatoes after mashing it was delicious!!

You can add whatever veggies you like I chose onion, bell pepper and some mushrooms.

It fed me, my husband, my baby, and I had an extra portion for hubbies lunch!

Overall rating: 10/10

#lemon8diarychallenge #dinnerrecipeideas #easy dinner ideas #quickdinneridea #groundbeefrecipes

2024/12/4 Edited to

... Read moreWhen faced with a busy weeknight, preparing a family meal can often feel overwhelming. This easy weeknight dinner not only simplifies the cooking process but also delivers on taste and nourishment. The combination of ground beef and gravy alongside mashed potatoes creates a comforting dish that is sure to please. In addition to the standard ingredients of potatoes and ground beef, consider enhancing the flavor profile by incorporating additional spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. These can elevate the dish and provide a culinary twist that your family will love. Vegetables are also a significant aspect of this recipe. While bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms were chosen for this dish, other options like zucchini, carrots, and peas add not only flavor but also vital nutrients. Mixing in various veggies can make it easier to cater to everyone’s tastes, especially if children are involved, as they may enjoy colorful and varied plates. For those seeking to prepare meals ahead of time, this recipe can be easily scaled up. Simply adjust the quantities of ground beef and potatoes for larger servings. You can also assemble the dish in advance and store it in the refrigerator, allowing you to achieve a warm homemade meal with minimal effort later in the week. Overall, this recipe is not just about efficiency but also about creating cherished family moments around the dinner table. As meals are often where connections are made, take the time to enjoy this convenient yet hearty dish, which has garnered a perfect rating of 10/10 from those who have tried it!

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