→ LET'S MAKE IT! ♥
1. Cook the potatoes.
Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
2. Prepare the mashed potatoes.
Drain the potatoes well. Add the butter and warm milk, then mash until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and keep warm while preparing the gravy.
3. Brown the ground beef.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion for 6–8 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles.
Cook until the ground beef reaches 160°F (71°C). Drain excess grease if needed, then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Make the rich brown gravy.
Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme if desired, and black pepper.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. ♥
5. Serve and enjoy!
Spoon a generous helping of mashed potatoes onto each plate.
Pour the ground beef and rich brown gravy over the top, letting the delicious sauce settle into every spoonful.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm!
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✧ LITTLE SECRETS FOR THE BEST RESULTS
★ Choose the right potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes make creamy, buttery mash, while russet potatoes create a lighter texture.
★ Let the gravy simmer. A few extra minutes help develop a richer flavor.
★ Add mushrooms if you like. Sliced mushrooms make a delicious addition to the beef gravy.
★ Adjust the thickness. Add a little more broth if the gravy is too thick, or simmer longer if you prefer it thicker.
★ Keep the potatoes creamy. Warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes.
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❀ WHAT TO SERVE ON THE SIDE
♥ Steamed green beans
♥ Roasted carrots
♥ Buttered corn
♥ Fresh garden salad
♥ Roasted broccoli
♥ Warm dinner rolls
This comforting meal is delicious on its own, but a simple vegetable side makes it even better!
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✦ MAKE-AHEAD & STORAGE TIPS
✓ Store leftover beef and gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
✓ Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking.
✓ Reheat the beef and gravy until steaming hot throughout, reaching 165°F (74°C).
✓ Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the gravy.
✓ Store the mashed potatoes separately and warm gently with a little milk or butter.
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♥ SIMPLE INGREDIENTS. WONDERFUL COMFORT FOOD!
This Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes is hearty, satisfying, and full of homemade goodness. It's the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table and makes an ordinary evening feel a little more special. ❀
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✦ TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS!
Do you prefer your gravy poured right over your mashed potatoes, or served on the side?
And would you add mushrooms to your beef gravy, or keep it classic? ♥
I'd love to hear your ideas! Don't forget to save this recipe for your next family dinner and share it with someone who loves old-fashioned comfort food.
Thank you for spending a little time with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
