Description

Hearty Homestyle Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes is the epitome of comfort food. This dish features tender ground beef smothered in savory gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for any meal. Whether it’s for a family dinner or a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon thyme (optional)

1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup butter

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Place the quartered potatoes into a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain the water, return potatoes to the pot, add milk and butter. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.
Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sauté until soft and translucent.
Make Gravy: Sprinkle flour over beef mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme (optional). Simmer for 5 minutes until gravy thickens. Add frozen peas and carrots (optional) and cook until heated through.
Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with beef and gravy mixture, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

If you prefer, substitute ground beef with a plant-based ground beef alternative for a vegetarian version.

To make the dish even more nutritious, consider adding vegetables like corn, green beans, or mushrooms to the gravy.

For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the gravy.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

To make extra creamy mashed potatoes, add more butter and milk or substitute cream for milk.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 45mg