Here’s a comfort food classic: Ground Beef & Gravy with Mashed Potatoes — simple, hearty, and satisfying. It’s like a shortcut Salisbury steak meets shepherd’s pie (minus the baking). Perfect for a weeknight meal.
🍽️ Ground Beef & Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
🕒 Ready in: 30 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4
🧄 Ingredients:
For the Ground Beef & Gravy:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)
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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
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp oil or butter (if needed)
Optional:
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced (for mushroom gravy version)
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled & cubed
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½ cup milk (or cream, for richness)
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3 tbsp butter
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Salt & pepper, to taste
🔥 Instructions:
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add potatoes and boil for 12–15 minutes, until fork tender.
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Drain, return to pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
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Mash until smooth and creamy. Cover to keep warm.
2. Cook the Beef:
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat.
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Add onion (and mushrooms if using), cook until softened (about 5–7 mins).
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Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Make the Gravy:
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Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture, stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Slowly stir in beef broth, scraping up brown bits.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder.
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Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt & pepper.
4. Assemble & Serve:
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Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.
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Top with a generous ladle of beef & gravy.
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Garnish with parsley if you like.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Use boxed mashed potatoes to save time.
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Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
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Add frozen peas or mixed vegetables to the gravy for a one-pan meal.
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Use cornstarch slurry instead of flour for a gluten-free option.