Ground Pork and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Lean ground pork cooked in a mild, savory gravy, served alongside creamy instant mashed potatoes and tender steamed green beans for a classic comfort meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $6.78/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Gluten-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• quick
• savory
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 yellow onion (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 package instant mashed potato flakes (prepared per package directions)
• 1 can green beans (drained and rinsed)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and minced yellow onion, breaking up the pork with a spoon. Cook until pork is browned and onion is tender, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the pork and onion, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
3. Bring the gravy to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened to your desired consistency. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. While the gravy simmers, prepare the instant mashed potato flakes according to package directions. Heat the drained and rinsed green beans gently.
5. Serve the ground pork and gravy over the mashed potatoes, with the green beans on the side.

Notes

Using lean ground pork and thoroughly cooking the green beans until tender ensures this meal is easy on digestion. Canned green beans are often well-tolerated.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbohydrates: 50 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 1500 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg