🥔 Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Beef & Gravy:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional: 1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2 lbs (about 4 medium) russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 tbsp butter
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1/3–1/2 cup milk (warm)
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Salt to taste
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
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Place cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water and salt generously.
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Bring to a boil and cook 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.
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Drain, return to pot, add butter and milk.
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Mash until smooth. Season with salt. Cover and set aside.
2. Cook the Ground Beef & Gravy:
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In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon.
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Once mostly cooked, add onions and garlic. Cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
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Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture. Stir well and cook for 1 minute (this thickens the gravy).
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Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, and optional herbs.
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Simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Assemble:
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Scoop mashed potatoes onto plates.
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Spoon the beef and gravy over the top.
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Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or a pat of butter.