Creamy Mashed Potato Bowls with Savory French Onion Beef Gravy are a rich, comforting meal featuring fluffy mashed potatoes topped with caramelized onion beef gravy and melted mozzarella cheese. A cozy, hearty dish perfect for family dinners.
Author:dinner
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
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
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 12–15 minutes until caramelized and golden brown.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Drain excess grease if needed.
Stir in French onion soup mix until well combined.
Pour in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Keep mashed potatoes warm and prepared.
Spoon mashed potatoes into bowls and top with beef onion gravy.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top so it melts from the heat.
Garnish with parsley and black pepper before serving.
Notes
Slow cooking the onions is key for deep flavor.
Add a splash of cream to mashed potatoes for extra richness.