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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

A comforting, hearty dish with rich ground beef gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk or cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
Ground Beef Gravy
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.
  2. Mash potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet.
  4. Add onion and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in garlic, then add flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly.
  7. Add Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
  8. Simmer until gravy thickens.
  9. Serve beef gravy over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Adjust gravy thickness by adding more broth or simmering longer.