Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Ground Beef and Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder (optional)

• 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for cooking)

Instructions

1. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onion and garlic, cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink.

4. Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir well to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.

5. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

6. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.

7. Simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gravy thickens.

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cubed

• ¼–½ cup milk (warm)

• ¼ cup butter

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).

2. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

To Serve

• Spoon mashed potatoes onto a plate.

• Pour hot ground beef and gravy over the top.

• Optional: sprinkle with fresh parsley for color.

Tips & Variations

• Extra flavor: add ½ cup shredded cheese to mashed potatoes.

• Quick version: use instant mashed potatoes and pre-made beef broth.

• Veggie boost: stir in peas or corn into the gravy.