Absolutely — this is a cozy, hearty classic! Here’s a tender Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes recipe, perfect for a comforting family dinner or Sunday meal. Everything is from scratch, but you can use shortcuts if needed.
🥩 Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
🕒 Time:
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Cook: 2–3 hours (stovetop or oven) or 8 hours (slow cooker)
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the beef & gravy:
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2–2.5 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into chunks
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Salt & black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
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2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried thyme (or a few sprigs fresh)
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1 bay leaf
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Optional: 1 tbsp tomato paste (adds depth)
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Optional: 1/2 cup red wine (for richer flavor)
For the mashed potatoes:
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2.5–3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2–3/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream (warmed)
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1/4 cup butter
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess
🍳 Instructions:
1. Sear the Beef
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Season beef chunks generously with salt & pepper.
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In a large Dutch oven or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
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Set browned beef aside.
2. Sauté & Deglaze
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In the same pan, add diced onion and cook until soft (4–5 min).
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Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more.
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Deglaze with wine (if using), scraping up brown bits from the bottom.
3. Make the Gravy
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Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, onion powder, and bay leaf.
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Return beef to the pot.
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Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2–2.5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
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Or transfer to oven at 300°F for same time.
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Or use a slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5.
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💡 Short on time? Use store-bought brown gravy packets + beef broth for a quick fix.
4. Mash the Potatoes
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While beef cooks, boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 min).
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Drain well, then mash with butter, warm milk/cream, salt, and pepper.
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Optional: add sour cream or garlic powder for extra flavor.
5. Finish the Gravy
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When beef is done, remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
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If the gravy is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir it in, simmering until thickened.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
🍽️ Serve:
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Spoon a generous scoop of mashed potatoes onto a plate or bowl.
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Ladle beef and rich gravy over the top.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or cracked pepper.
🥕 Optional Add-Ins:
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Add carrots and mushrooms during the simmering stage for a built-in veggie boost.
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Roasted garlic in the mashed potatoes takes them to another level.