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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Make Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes for an easy, budget-friendly comfort food dinner with creamy potatoes and rich homemade gravy. Try it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lb (900 g) russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk, warmed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Ground Beef and Gravy

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Drain thoroughly and return the potatoes to the pot.
  4. Add the butter, warm milk, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Mash until smooth and creamy. Cover and keep warm.
Cook the Ground Beef
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
  3. Stir in the diced onion and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Make the Gravy
  1. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the beef mixture.
  2. Stir continuously for about 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
  4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.
  6. Stir in the optional tablespoon of butter for a richer, silkier finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g

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