Ground Beef & Gravy with Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For Mashed Potatoes:

  • 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk (warm)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
    • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
    • Drain and mash with butter and warm milk. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef:
    • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
    • Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Make the Gravy:
    • Push beef to the side of the skillet. Add butter to the empty space.
    • Stir in flour, cooking for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
    • Gradually whisk in beef broth, stirring constantly until thickened.
    • Stir everything together, add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Serve:
    • Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with ground beef & gravy.
    • Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Would you like me to make this quick one-pan style (where mashed potatoes cook in the same skillet with beef & gravy), or keep it classic with separate potatoes and gravy on top?

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