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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

5 from 1 vote
A cozy, classic comfort food made with seasoned ground beef, rich homemade gravy, and a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. It’s budget-friendly, quick, and deeply satisfying your new weeknight favorite from OoohDelish!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • For the Ground Beef & Gravy
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 or leaner
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil if beef is very lean
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup milk or more for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 medium pot (for boiling potatoes)
  • 1 Potato masher
  • 1 whisk (for gravy)

Method
 

Boil the Potatoes
  1. In a medium pot, boil chopped potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Ground Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with chopped onion until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
Make the Gravy
  1. Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth. Add Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Mash the Potatoes
  1. Mash drained potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed and season to taste.
Serve
  1. Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with hot beef and gravy. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Add sautéed mushrooms or peas to the gravy for a heartier version.
  • Use instant mashed potatoes in a pinch, but homemade is best!
  • Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat for a twist.
Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
 
Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes