It’s Mother’s Day this weekend which makes me miss my Mom so much. She has been gone now for thirteen years and it’s still hard for me to walk by the Mother’s Day card aisle, as it accentuates my loss.

I have several recipes of her’s that bring me comfort. This one is the easiest and carries with it the most memories for me. Mashed potatoes with hamburger gravy is a simple meal, yet it comforts my soul, as good food should.

I recall on one of our research trips to Oklahoma for my book, my Mom and I happened on a restaurant for lunch. We were surprised to find this dish on their buffet line! Of course we helped ourselves to it, but it didn’t compare with Mom’s, I think it was missing the love stirred into the gravy. 🥰

I have made this recipe our entire marriage—our kids love it as much as we do. It is one of those recipes you can throw together when you don’t know what to make.

I hope it will become a family favorite of your’s too.

Mashed Potatoes with Hamburger Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Ground chuck
• 4-6 Tbs. flour
• 1-1.5 cups milk
• 1/4 tsp. Sage (if desired)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Mashed potatoes

Instructions:

Brown beef thoroughly, then drain off all but a Tbs. of fat. Add flour and stir to coat the meat well. Add the milk and stir until thickened. Season with spices. Serve over hot mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

If your Mom is still with you, be sure and give her a big hug this weekend and tell her you love her. If she’s not local, call her up or send her an unexpected gift card or flowers. It will make her day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all who are blessed to be called mom. It is gift that lasts a lifetime and something for which I thank God everyday.

Photo Credit: All Recipes

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