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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes Yummy! Super soft mashed potatoes topped with tasty, thick beef gravy — a warm and filling meal the whole family will love!
Do you want to make a dinner that feels like a big warm hug? This recipe is just that! Fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes sit at the bottom, and on top goes a rich, meaty beef gravy that soaks right in. It’s the kind of meal that makes everyone smile and ask for more. Best of all, it’s really easy to make — even if you’re just learning to cook!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 5 pieces large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons butter (for potatoes)
- 0.5 cups warm milk
- 1 pinch salt (for potatoes)
- 17.9 ounces ground beef
- 1 pieces small onion, chopped into tiny pieces
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, chopped up small
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for beef)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika (you can skip this if you want)
Ground Beef and Gravy Making Steps
- Boil the potatoes: Put your 5 pieces large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks into a big pot. Fill it with water and add a little 1 pinch salt (for potatoes). Cook on the stove until the potatoes are really soft — you should be able to poke them easily with a fork.
- Mash the potatoes: Pour out the water, then mash the soft potatoes with 3 tablespoons butter (for potatoes) and 0.5 cups warm milk until they are smooth and creamy. No lumps! Put a lid on the pot to keep them warm while you make the beef.
- Cook the beef and onion: Put a big pan on the stove on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for beef) and let it get warm. Then put in 17.9 ounces ground beef and 1 pieces small onion, chopped into tiny pieces. Stir and break up the beef as it cooks until it turns brown all over and the onion gets soft.
- Add the garlic: Toss in the 2 pieces garlic cloves, chopped up small and stir everything together. Let it cook for just about 30 seconds — it will smell really good!
- Make the gravy: Add 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for beef) and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour right into the pan with the beef. Mix it well and cook it for one more minute. Then slowly pour in the 2 cups beef broth, a little at a time, while you keep stirring so it doesn’t get lumpy.
- Season and simmer: Sprinkle in 1 pinch salt and black pepper and 0.5 teaspoons paprika (you can skip this if you want) to make it taste great. Turn the heat down a little and let the gravy bubble gently until it gets nice and thick.
- Serve and enjoy!: Scoop a big spoonful of your creamy mashed potatoes onto a plate. Then spoon the warm, thick beef gravy right on top. Eat it while it’s hot — yum!
Notes
💡 Tips: If your gravy gets too thick, just add a tiny bit more beef broth and stir. You can also add frozen peas or corn to the beef for extra veggies!
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