tried this delicious food for the first time at a community gathering. Potlucks can be a mixed bag, with some dishes you politely try and others you happily go back for more. The dish of ground beef and gravy on top of mashed potatoes was a big success, both for me and my husband. We both liked it a lot, so I had to ask for the recipe. It wasn’t only us, but others as well. All the guests loved it and wanted to know the recipe and figure out the special ingredients. Tasty, delicious, and satisfying—everyone wanted to be part of it.
After the shared meal, I approached the cook, an elderly woman with a friendly smile who had a lot of experience in the kitchen. She was very happy to give me her recipe, feeling a bit flattered by all the attention. I was excited to get home and test it out. The first time I did it, I felt a bit anxious. Will it taste as good as hers? To my happiness, it was wonderful. The tasty sauce on top of smooth mashed potatoes quickly became a favorite in our home.
Now, I am sharing this wonderful thing with you, hoping it brings as much happiness to your dinner table as it does to ours. Let me explain how to make this delicious and satisfying meal that is great for any event.
Ingredients for the mashed potatoes:
2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cut into four pieces.
Half a cup of milk
4 tablespoons of butter
Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
For the meat and sauce: 1 pound of ground beef
1 onion of medium size, chopped
2 pieces of garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons of regular flour
2 cups of meat broth
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
You can add 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots if you like.
