Ahhh, ground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes — pure comfort food 😌
Here’s a simple, classic, cozy recipe that hits every time.
🍽️ Ground Beef & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
🥩 Ingredients
For the beef & gravy
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional but great)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1½–2 cups beef broth
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
- Optional:
- dash of Worcestershire sauce
- pinch of paprika
- mushrooms (sliced)
For the mashed potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons butter
- ¼–½ cup milk (or cream)
- Salt to taste
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mashed potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain, add butter and milk.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt. Cover and keep warm.
2️⃣ Ground beef & gravy
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft.
- Drain excess fat (leave about 2 tbsp for flavor).
- Sprinkle flour over beef, stir 1 minute.
- Slowly add beef broth, stirring constantly.
- Simmer 5–8 minutes until thick and rich.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire if using.
🍽️ To serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto the plate.
- Ladle hot beef & gravy over the top.
- Optional: sprinkle parsley or cracked pepper.
💡 Comfort-food tips
- Want it extra rich? Add a splash of cream to the gravy.
- Want it lighter? Use ground turkey.
- Add peas or corn on the side for a classic diner vibe.
If you want a Southern-style, one-pan, or slow-cooker version, just say the word 😋
