Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes piled high and crowned with juicy ground beef smothered in rich, savory gravy — that’s pure comfort on a plate.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds Potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Butter Room temperature or melted
- Optional: sliced mushrooms or peas for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced, about 20 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Add 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup butter. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
- Brown the beef: While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned all over, about 6–8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat: Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet or spoon off most of it, leaving a small amount for flavor.
- Add aromatics and optional veggies: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef (add sliced mushrooms or peas now if using). Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Make the roux: Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir well to coat. Cook the flour for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme. Stir until combined.
- Simmer and thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the gravy thickens to your liking, about 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto plates or a serving platter. Top generously with the hearty ground beef and gravy mixture. Serve hot.
Notes
Extra tips: Use whole milk for richer mashed potatoes. Don’t skip browning the beef well for deep flavor.