Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Here’s a classic comfort-food recipe for Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes 🥔🍖 — hearty, savory, and perfect for a family dinner.

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🥘 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk (adjust for creaminess)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Ground Beef and Gravy:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, adds depth)
• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper, to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Drain and return to the pot.
3. Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
4. Keep warm while preparing the beef and gravy.

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2️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until fully cooked.
2. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to coat evenly. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.

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3️⃣ Make the Gravy

1. Slowly add beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
2. Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce (if using), and thyme.
3. Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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4️⃣ Assemble

1. Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.
2. Top with ground beef and pour gravy over the top.
3. Optional garnish: chopped parsley for color.

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💡 Tips

• For extra creamy potatoes, add a splash of cream or sour cream.
• For richer gravy, stir in a little cream or butter at the end.
• You can prepare the beef and gravy in a slow cooker: cook on low 4–6 hours and serve over freshly mashed potatoes.

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If you want, I can also give a one-pot version where the mashed potatoes and gravy cook together in the same pan for super-easy cleanup.

Do you want me to do that?