Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Here’s a comforting, classic recipe for Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes — hearty, savory, and super satisfying!

🍽️🥔 Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and chopped

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • 1/2 cup milk (or more for desired creaminess)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

• For the Ground Beef and Gravy:

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter

🔪 Instructions:

1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes.

• Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.

2. Prepare the Ground Beef and Gravy:

• Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

• Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

• Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.

• Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir well to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.

• Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

• Add Worcestershire sauce if using.

• Simmer for 5–7 minutes until gravy thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning.

3. Serve:

• Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.

• Ladle generous portions of ground beef and gravy over the top.

• Enjoy hot!

📝 Tips:

• For creamier mashed potatoes, add sour cream or cream cheese.

• Add sautéed mushrooms to the gravy for extra flavor.

• Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh touch.