Ground Beef And Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
A cozy, flavorful dish made with creamy mashed potatoes and ground beef simmered in a rich, homemade gravy. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and quartered
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Ground Beef and Gravy:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Instructions
- Add peeled, quartered potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Salt the water generously. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain and return the hot potatoes to the pot. Add butter and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Break it up as it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Add frozen peas and carrots, if using, and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates or bowls. Top generously with beef and gravy. Serve hot.