Ground Turkey & Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
A cozy, nostalgic comfort food made on the stovetop using a skillet. Ground turkey simmered in rich brown gravy and served over ultra-creamy mashed potatoes made with a secret ingredient for the best texture.
Ingredients
Ground Turkey & Gravy
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 –2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1½ –2 cups water
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- 2½ –3 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ –½ cup heavy cream to taste
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 heaping spoonful mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Mashed Potatoes
- Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
- Cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain and return potatoes to the pot.
- Add butter, heavy cream, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover and keep warm.
Ground Turkey & Gravy
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Sprinkle brown gravy mix evenly over the turkey.
- Slowly pour in water while stirring to form a smooth gravy.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes, until thickened.
- Stir in peas and carrots, if using, and cook until heated through.
Notes
- Ground beef can be substituted for ground turkey for a richer, more traditional flavor.
- Add extra water or broth if the gravy becomes too thick.
- A small spoonful of mayo in the mashed potatoes adds extra creaminess without affecting flavor.