It’s time for a little comfort at home, isn’t it? Put on your favorite cozy house outfit, snuggle in on the couch, put your favorite movie on, and dig into the Ultimate Comforting Dinner. Filled with creamy, fluffy, rich mashed potatoes and a beefy, savory mix of meat, mushrooms, and onions, the Ultimate Comforting Dinner really finds a way to warm the heart and fill the belly. Being topped with crispy fried onions is the proverbial cherry on top… or perhaps that’s the fact it only takes half an hour to bring all this relaxing deliciousness to your table? Either way, you’ll know why this is the end-all and be-all of comfort food from your very first bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
Directions
Step 1 –Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them.
Step 2 –Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Step 3 –Reduce the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 4 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the beef, the mushrooms, and the onions and cook, while crumbling the beef, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5 –Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 6 –Stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt until blended.
Step 7 –Gradually stir in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 8 –Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, while stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 –Drain the potatoes.
Step 10 –Return the potatoes to the saucepan and mash them to your desired consistency, adding the butter, the half-and-half, the remaining pepper, and the remaining salt as you mash.
Step 11 –Spoon the mashed potatoes into serving bowls.
Step 12 –Top the mashed potatoes with the beef mixture and the crispy fried onions.
Step 13 –Serve.
