Here’s a classic comfort food recipe for Ground Beef and Gravy over Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🥔🍖 — hearty, simple, and delicious!
Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup milk (adjust for creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Ground Beef and 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
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black 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
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Make the Gravy
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked beef and stir well. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.
4. Serve
- Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto plates.
- Top with generous portions of ground beef and gravy.
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or a dash of black pepper.
Tips
- For extra creamy potatoes, use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
- You can add mushrooms or frozen peas to the gravy for more flavor and texture.
- Make a bigger batch of gravy and store for later meals — it freezes well.
If you want, I can also share a one-pot version where the beef, gravy, and potatoes cook together for an even easier comfort meal 🍽️
Do you want me to do that?
