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Easy Creamy Mashed Potato Bowls with Savory French Onion Beef Gravy

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Creamy Mashed Potato Bowls with Savory French Onion Beef Gravy are the ultimate comfort food dinner. Fluffy mashed potatoes are topped with rich caramelized onion beef gravy and finished with melted mozzarella cheese for a hearty, cozy meal packed with savory flavor in every bite.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 12-15 minutes until caramelized and golden brown.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  5. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  6. Sprinkle French onion soup mix over the beef mixture and stir well.
  7. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Prepare mashed potatoes if not already made and keep warm.
  9. Spoon mashed potatoes into serving bowls and top generously with the French onion beef mixture.
  10. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top while hot so it melts slightly.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley and freshly cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Use homemade mashed potatoes for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
  • Add mushrooms for extra savory depth.
  • For extra cheesy bowls, broil briefly before serving until bubbly and golden.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg