This classic comfort dish features tender beef simmered in a rich, savory gravy and served over creamy mashed potatoes. It’s hearty, cozy, and perfect for family dinners.
🥩 Ingredients
Beef & Gravy
1½ lb beef chuck or stew beef, cut into chunks
2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Mashed Potatoes
2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup milk (warm)
3 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
Make the Beef & Gravy
Heat oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat.
Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in beef broth to avoid lumps.
Add Worcestershire sauce, paprika, mushrooms (if using), and return beef to the pan.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and gravy thickens.
Make the Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
Drain well and mash with butter and warm milk.
Season with salt and pepper until creamy and smooth.
🍽 Serve
Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto plates and top generously with beef and gravy. Serve hot.
💡 Tips
For extra richness, add a splash of cream to the gravy.
Slow-cooker option: cook beef and gravy on LOW 6–8 hours.
Leftovers taste even better the next day.
A timeless comfort meal that warms you from the inside out.
