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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

This comforting ground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes recipe is a heartwarming, budget-friendly dish that satisfies the whole family. With a rich, savory beef gravy paired with creamy mashed potatoes, this meal comes together in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup whole milk warmed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For the Beef and Gravy
  • 1 pound halal ground beef 85/15 or lean
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups halal beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon halal Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme optional
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the peeled and chunked russet potatoes in a large pot, cover them with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the halal ground beef until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef, and cook until softened and fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir to coat the meat evenly. Cook for about one minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly pour in the halal beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme, then season with salt and black pepper. Let the gravy simmer until it thickens, about 5-8 minutes.
  6. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return to the pot. Mash with butter, warm whole milk, salt, and black pepper until creamy. Keep warm.
  7. To serve, spoon a generous bed of mashed potatoes onto each plate and ladle the beef gravy on top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

This recipe is versatile and perfect for a comforting dinner. You can swap the ground beef for ground turkey, lamb, or even a plant-based alternative if desired. If you’re in the mood for a twist, try using sweet potatoes or cauliflower mash in place of traditional russet potatoes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated for a satisfying meal.