Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes 🥔🥩✨

A hearty comfort dish—creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory ground beef and rich onion gravy. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.

Ingredients 🛒

For the Mashed Potatoes

• 4–5 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup milk (more if needed)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Ground Beef and Gravy

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Make mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
2. Cook beef: In a skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Make gravy: Sprinkle flour over beef and onion. Stir well. Slowly add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, whisking until smooth. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates. Top generously with beef and gravy.
5. Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.

Tips 🌟

• Extra creamy: Add sour cream or cream cheese to mashed potatoes.
• Variation: Use mushrooms in gravy for added depth.
• Serving idea: Pair with steamed green beans or roasted carrots.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~50 minutes
• Servings: 4

Caption & Engagement

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