Here’s a classic comfort food recipe for ground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes — hearty, simple, and perfect for cozy dinners 🍽️🥔
Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk (more if needed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Ground Beef Gravy
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, adds depth)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tsp oil (if needed)
Instructions
1. Make Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain, then mash with butter and milk.
- Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Cook Ground Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil if your beef is lean.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Make Gravy
- Sprinkle flour over cooked beef and stir for 1–2 minutes (this is your roux).
- Gradually add beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Add Worcestershire or soy sauce if using.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
4. Serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.
- Pour ground beef gravy generously over the top.
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives.
Tips for Extra Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Use half-and-half instead of milk for richness.
- For ultra-smooth potatoes, pass them through a potato ricer.
Variations
- Add mushrooms to the gravy for earthy flavor
- Use garlic mashed potatoes for extra taste
- Make it “Sunday roast style” by topping with fried onions
If you want, I can also make a one-pot version where the mashed potatoes and gravy cook together for even easier cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?
