{"id":1258,"date":"2024-07-10T10:13:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T10:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=1258"},"modified":"2024-07-10T10:13:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T10:13:16","slug":"recipe-for-beef-and-gravy-with-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/10\/recipe-for-beef-and-gravy-with-mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe for Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sure! Here&#8217;s a recipe for Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes:<\/p>\n<p>### Beef and Gravy<\/p>\n<p>#### Ingredients:<br \/>\n&#8211; 1.5 lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)<br \/>\n&#8211; 2 tablespoons olive oil<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 large onion, diced<br \/>\n&#8211; 3 cloves garlic, minced<br \/>\n&#8211; 2 cups beef broth<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 cup water<br \/>\n&#8211; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 teaspoon dried thyme<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary<br \/>\n&#8211; Salt and pepper to taste<br \/>\n&#8211; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br \/>\n&#8211; 3 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n<p>#### Instructions:<br \/>\n1. **Sear the Beef**: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.<br \/>\n2. **Cook Onions and Garlic**: In the same pot, add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.<br \/>\n3. **Deglaze the Pot**: Pour in the beef broth and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.<br \/>\n4. **Simmer**: Return the beef to the pot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.<br \/>\n5. **Make the Gravy**: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes to make a roux. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of the cooking liquid from the beef until the mixture is smooth and thickened.<br \/>\n6. **Combine**: Pour the gravy back into the pot with the beef, stirring to combine. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.<\/p>\n<p>### Mashed Potatoes<\/p>\n<p>#### Ingredients:<br \/>\n&#8211; 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into chunks<br \/>\n&#8211; 1\/2 cup milk (more as needed)<br \/>\n&#8211; 1\/4 cup butter<br \/>\n&#8211; Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n<p>#### Instructions:<br \/>\n1. **Boil the Potatoes**: Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.<br \/>\n2. **Drain and Mash**: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the milk and butter. Mash until smooth, adding more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.<br \/>\n3. **Season**: Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n<p>### Serving<br \/>\n1. **Plate**: Serve the beef and gravy over the mashed potatoes.<br \/>\n2. **Garnish**: Optional garnishes include chopped parsley or chives.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your hearty and comforting Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure! Here&#8217;s a recipe for Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes: ### Beef and Gravy #### Ingredients: &#8211; 1.5 lbs&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Recipe for Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Sure! 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