Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Here’s a classic comfort meal: Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes — hearty, savory, and perfect for cozy dinners!

🍽️ Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

🕒 Total Time: ~40 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and chopped

• 4 tbsp butter

• 1/2 cup milk (more as needed)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Ground Beef and Gravy:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

Instructions:

1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain well.

• Mash with butter and gradually add milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

2. Prepare the Ground Beef and Gravy:

• Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.

• Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, cook until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.

• Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture, stir well and cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.

• Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly.

• Simmer until gravy thickens (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.

3. Serve:

• Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top generously with the ground beef gravy.

• Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.