Peel and chop potatoes into small equal sized pieces. Add to salted water and boil (covered) until a white rim appears around the edge of the pot and potatoes are soft. (About 30 minutes).

While potatoes are boiling... brown beef and then drain fat.

Add spices and stir (salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder).

Add chopped onion and garlic and cook until soft. (3 minutes or so)

Mix gravy packet with 1 cup of cold water and add into beef.

Simmer (uncovered) until gravy thickens.

Add peas (undrained) and continue to simmer (uncovered) on low for 5-10 minutes allowing the gravy to thicken and the dish to get hot.

While that simmers... drain potatoes. Quickly add butter, sour cream and milk. Beat on low for a few seconds just to mix. Add additional milk or sour cream (if needed) and beat on high until mixed. Do not over beat! I continue to add small amounts of butter, sour cream or milk until the potatoes are to my liking. I add in salt and pepper at the end and give it one more quick mix with the mixer.

Pour gravy over mashed potatoes and enjoy!