Here’s a classic, hearty comfort food recipe: Ground Beef and Gravy over Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Perfect for a filling family meal!
🍲 Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
🧾 Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes (4 servings)
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk (adjust for desired creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the 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 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, adds depth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil (if needed)
🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes)
- Drain and mash with butter and milk
- Season with salt and pepper, keep warm
2. Cook the Ground Beef and Gravy
- Heat a skillet over medium heat
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart until browned
- Remove excess fat if needed
- Add onions and garlic, cook until softened
- Sprinkle flour over the beef, stir for 1–2 minutes to cook the raw taste
- Gradually add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps
- Add Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes until gravy thickens
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
3. Serve
- Place a generous scoop of mashed potatoes on each plate
- Spoon the beef and gravy over the top
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives
💡 Tips
- For extra creamy potatoes, use half-and-half or cream instead of milk
- For richer gravy, add a small pat of butter at the end
- Leftovers taste great—reheat gently over low heat
If you want, I can also give a one-pan shortcut version that combines the beef and gravy with potatoes for faster cleanup.
