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Ground Beef & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

A comfort food classic that combines creamy mashed potatoes with savory ground beef and rich gravy for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mashed potatoes
  • 2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk (warm)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For the beef gravy
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
  3. Add butter, warm milk, salt, and black pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Cooking the beef gravy
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and beef broth. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve the beef and gravy over the mashed potatoes.

Notes

For a pop of color and flavor, add a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze the beef and gravy mixture separately from the mashed potatoes.