Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Ground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes is a classic comfort food recipe made with savory beef, rich brown gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
For the Beef and Gravy
- 1 pound Ground beef (80 to 90 percent lean) Can substitute with ground turkey.
- 1 medium Onion Can use onion powder in a pinch.
- 2 cloves Garlic Fresh or jarred is fine.
- 2 cups Beef broth Low sodium if preferred.
- 3 tablespoons Flour To thicken the gravy.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Optional but enhances flavor.
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold work best.
- 4 tablespoons Butter For creamy consistency.
- 1/2 cup Milk Warm before adding for best results.
- to taste Salt Salt the potato water for flavor.
- to taste Black pepper Season to preference.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the potatoes. Chop them into chunks, cover with water, add a good pinch of salt, and boil until a fork slides in easily.
- While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet on medium-high. Add the ground beef and break it up, letting it sit to brown.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir for about a minute, then slowly pour in beef broth while stirring until gravy thickens.
- Drain the potatoes, add butter and warm milk, then mash to desired consistency, seasoning with salt as needed.
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and ladle beefy gravy on top.
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Note
Use a wide skillet for better browning of the beef. Keep potatoes and gravy separate if meal prepping.