Ahhh yes š comfort food at its finestāground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes. Thatās a plate that hugs you from the inside. Hereās a simple, classic way to do it:
š½ Ground Beef & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk (adjust for creaminess)
- Salt & pepper
Beef & Gravy
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2ā3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: a splash of cream for extra richness
How to Make It
1. Mashed Potatoes
- Peel (optional) and chop potatoes.
- Boil in salted water until tender (~15ā20 min).
- Drain, mash with butter and milk.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste. Keep warm.
2. Beef & Gravy
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, cook until soft; add garlic, cook 30 sec.
- Sprinkle flour over meat, stir to combine (makes the gravy).
- Gradually pour in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Simmer 5ā10 min until gravy thickens.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Add cream if desired.
3. Serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto a plate.
- Pour beef and gravy generously over the top.
Tips for Next-Level Comfort
- Caramelize the onions for sweeter, deeper flavor.
- Use a mix of butter and cream in potatoes for silkiness.
- Add mushrooms to the gravy for extra umami.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives on top for color and flavor.
This is the ultimate āstick-to-your-ribsā mealāperfect for chilly evenings or whenever life needs a hug in a bowl š
If you want, I can also give a one-pan shortcut version that minimizes dishes but keeps it rich and creamy. Do you want me to do that?