Here’s a comfort-food classic done right 🥔🥩
Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk (or cream)
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Ground Beef & Gravy
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½–2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: mushrooms or frozen peas
Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
- Drain and mash with butter and milk.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
2. Cook the Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
3. Make the Gravy
- Stir in butter (if using), then sprinkle flour over beef.
- Cook 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–8 minutes until thick and smooth.
4. Serve
- Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto plates.
- Top generously with ground beef gravy.
- Add a side of green beans, corn, or peas for balance.
🍽️ Pro Tips
- Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the gravy.
- Want a Southern twist? Add a pinch of thyme or paprika.
If you’d like, I can also share:
- A slow-cooker version
- A one-pan shortcut
- A low-carb mashed cauliflower swap
Just let me know 😊
