🥘 Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Beef & Gravy:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth (low sodium if possible)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for extra depth)
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
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Optional: ½ tsp thyme or parsley
For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
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4 tbsp butter
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½ cup milk or heavy cream
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions:
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
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Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender.
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Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt & pepper. Adjust to desired creaminess.
2. Cook the Ground Beef:
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
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Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Make the Gravy:
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Sprinkle the flour over the meat and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes (to eliminate raw flour taste).
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Slowly stir in beef broth, then add Worcestershire, soy sauce (if using), and seasonings.
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Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened into a rich gravy.
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Taste and adjust salt or pepper.
4. Serve:
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Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates or into bowls.
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Top generously with beef and gravy.
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Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a drizzle of melted butter.
🥄 Variations:
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Add mushrooms to the gravy for a richer flavor.
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Mix in frozen peas or corn for a full one-skillet meal.
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Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
Would you like this made in the slow cooker, dairy-free, or turned into a shepherd’s pie? I can help with that too!
