Looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s both quick and easy? Today, we are making Grandma’s Smothered Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe! This old-school, one-pot skillet meal features perfectly seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, onions, and bell peppers, all smothered in a rich, velvety homemade gravy made from scratch.
If you need a budget-friendly, 30-minute weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, this classic Southern comfort food recipe is exactly what you’re looking for. Using a simple flour roux right on the meat and veggies creates a smooth, deep gravy just like Grandma used to make!
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Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
4-5 Russet Potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 large Yellow Onion, diced
1 medium Green Bell Pepper, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for thickening the gravy)
2 cups Beef Broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Fresh Parsley or Green Onions, chopped (for garnish)
Season to taste
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper. Season to taste. Cook until the meat is fully browned and the vegetables are soft. Drain any excess grease if needed, but leave just enough to cook the flour. Add in the garlic and bay leaf cook for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of flour directly over the cooked meat and vegetables. Stir everything well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. This cooks out the raw flour taste and helps create a smooth gravy later. Slowly pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, Add the chopped potatoes. Season to taste. stirring constantly to scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan and incorporate the flour. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the gravy has thickened. Coming periodically to give everything a mix. Once done remove bay leaf and taste and adjust seasoning
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