Creamed Ground Beef over Mashed Potatoes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Creamed Ground Beef over Mashed Potatoes

Recipe By : Cathy Lielausis
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 medium onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk, lowfat is fine
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4 medium potatoes -- peeled and cubed
1/4 cup milk or cream, lowfat is fine
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Put the onions, garlic, and ground beef in a large skillet. Cook until
ground beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat, then add salt and
peppers. Remove to a separate bowl.

Melt butter (or margarine) in the skillet. Add flour, salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly over low heat for about two minutes. Do not
allow to burn. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly after each addition
and allowing to boil before adding more. This results in a smooth sauce.
When all milk has been added, continue to stir constantly and bring to a
boil. Allow to boil for one minute or until sauce is thick, continuing to
stir.

Remove from heat and stir into beef mixture.

Prepare mashed potatoes:
Place potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover by about 1/2 inch. Cook
until potatoes are tender. Pour off cooking water (or save for a terrific
addition to breads). Add butter (or margarine) and milk (or cream). Mash
to desired consistency.

Serve ground beef mixture spooned over the mashed potatoes.

This is really good with colorful vegetables like a mixture of peas,
carrots, and corn. It is a wonderful, stick-to-your ribs, warm and cozy
meal. If you use low-fat beef and milk, it is a healthy meal too.

Variations: Add one teaspoon of your favorite spice blend to make a new
and exciting variation. I like Adobo (Mexican), or Italian, or Jamaican.
You can eliminate the cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy hot foods. If
you do, then please add more!



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