Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

🍽️ Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Pure comfort food — hearty, creamy, and so satisfying!


🥩 Ground Beef & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • Salt
  • ¼ cup milk (or cream)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Black pepper to taste

Beef & Gravy

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mashed Potatoes
    Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
    Drain, mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
  2. Cook the Beef
    In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion.
    Drain excess fat. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
  3. Make the Gravy
    Add butter to the skillet. Sprinkle in flour, stir 1 minute.
    Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly.
    Add Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer
    Let gravy thicken 5–8 minutes.
  5. Serve
    Spoon beef & gravy generously over mashed potatoes.

Why Everyone Loves This Dish

✔ Budget-friendly
✔ Super filling
✔ Kid-approved
✔ Ready in 30 minutes


Delicious Variations

  • 🍄 Mushroom gravy: Add sliced mushrooms
  • 🧅 Onion-heavy: Double the onions for extra flavor
  • 🧀 Cheesy mash: Stir cheese into potatoes
  • 🥦 Veg boost: Serve with peas or green beans

Want a slow cooker version, one-pan meal, or low-carb option?

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