Here’s a cozy, budget-friendly comfort food classic: Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes. It’s rich, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🥔 Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4):
For the Beef and Gravy:
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional: splash of cream or a pat of butter for richness
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Optional add-ins: frozen peas or mushrooms
For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
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4 tbsp butter
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1/2 cup milk or cream (more as needed)
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Salt to taste
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Optional: sour cream or roasted garlic for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes).
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Drain and return to pot. Mash with butter and milk until smooth.
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Season with salt (and optional sour cream or garlic). Cover and keep warm.
2. Cook the Ground Beef:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
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Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until softened (3–4 minutes).
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Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Make the Gravy:
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Sprinkle flour over beef mixture and stir well to coat.
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Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and season to taste.
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Simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add butter or cream if desired.
4. Serve:
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Spoon a generous scoop of mashed potatoes onto plates or bowls.
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Ladle the savory ground beef and gravy mixture over the top.
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Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or black pepper.
🔁 Variations:
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Make it Shepherd’s Pie style by baking it in a casserole dish.
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Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
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Stir in veggies like peas, carrots, or corn for extra nutrition.