Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes

Here’s a comforting classic — Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes 🥩🥔

Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes

A hearty, home-style meal — seasoned ground beef in rich gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

For the beef and gravy:

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef

• 1 medium onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter (or oil)

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup milk or cream (optional, for creamier gravy)

For the mashed potatoes:

• 1 kg (2 lb) potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ cup warm milk (or cream)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

Mashed potatoes:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender.

2. Drain, then mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

3. Keep warm.

Beef and gravy:

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Add butter and onion; cook until soft, about 4–5 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir and cook 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

5. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

6. Add Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.

7. Simmer 5–8 minutes until gravy thickens. Stir in milk/cream if using.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve:
Spoon the beef and gravy generously over a mound of mashed potatoes. 🥔

💡 Tips

• Thicker gravy? Simmer longer, or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water).

• More flavor? Add a splash of red wine or a pinch of paprika.

• Vegetables: Peas, carrots, or mushrooms are great additions.

• Leftovers: Keeps in the fridge 3–4 days; reheat with a splash of broth.

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