Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes.

Here’s a comforting, old-fashioned Ground Beef and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes recipe—simple, hearty, and perfect for a cozy meal 🍽️

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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Serves 4

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

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

• ½ cup milk (or more as needed)

• 3 tbsp butter

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Ground Beef & Gravy

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter or oil

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional additions: mushrooms, peas, or a splash of cream

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Instructions

1. Make the Mashed Potatoes

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

2. Drain, mash with butter and milk until creamy.

3. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.

2. Cook the Ground Beef

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.

2. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

4. Drain excess grease if needed.

3. Make the Gravy

1. Add butter (if needed) to the skillet.

2. Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir for 1–2 minutes to cook out raw flour.

3. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps.

4. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

5. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and rich.

4. Serve

• Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.

• Ladle ground beef gravy generously over the top.

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Tips & Variations

• Extra savory: Add a splash of cream or milk to the gravy.

• Mushroom gravy: Sauté sliced mushrooms with the onions.

• Budget classic: Serve with buttered bread or biscuits on the side.

• Cheesy mash: Stir shredded cheddar into the potatoes for extra comfort.

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If you’d like, I can also share a Southern-style version, a one-pan 20-minute version, or a slow-cooker twist.