✔ 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for juiciness) 🥩
✔ ½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers) 🍞
✔ 1 egg 🥚
✔ ¼ cup milk 🥛
✔ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon onion powder 🧅
✔ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth of flavor)
✔ 1 teaspoon salt & ½ teaspoon black pepper
✔ 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing) 🛢️
For the Potatoes:
✔ 3 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes (diced into small cubes) 🥔
✔ 1 tablespoon olive oil 🛢️
✔ ½ teaspoon salt & black pepper
For the Mushroom Gravy:
✔ 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
✔ 1 small onion (sliced thinly) 🧅
✔ 8 oz mushrooms (sliced, cremini or button) 🍄
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 2 cups beef broth 🍖
✔ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
✔ ½ teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
✔ 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water, for thickening)
✅ Optional Add-ins:
🔹 Red pepper flakes for spice 🌶️
🔹 Chopped bacon for a smoky twist 🥓
🔹 Shredded cheese (sprinkled on top for extra richness!) 🧀
