Ground Beef & Gravy with Mashed Potatoes

Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for Ground Beef & Gravy with Mashed Potatoes — hearty, savory, and perfect for cozy dinners.

🍽️ Ground Beef & Gravy with Mashed Potatoes

📝 Ingredients:

For the ground beef & gravy:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth (or use water + bouillon)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

For the mashed potatoes:

• 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ cup milk or cream (adjust for desired consistency)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the mashed potatoes:

• Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.

• Boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes).

• Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth and creamy.

• Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

2. Make the ground beef & gravy:

• In a large skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat.

• Add onions and cook until translucent (3–4 minutes).

• Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

• Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.

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

• Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

• Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

• Simmer for 5–7 minutes until gravy thickens to your liking.

3. Serve:

• Plate mashed potatoes and top generously with ground beef and gravy.

• Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or chives.

🔁 Tips & Variations:

• Add mushrooms or peas to the gravy for extra flavor and texture.

• Use sour cream or cream cheese in mashed potatoes for extra richness.

• Make it vegetarian by swapping beef for lentils or mushrooms and using vegetable broth.