🥩 Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends, this dish uses slow-simmered or pan-seared beef in homemade gravy, served over buttery mashed potatoes for a complete, soul-warming meal.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
🥩 For the Beef & Gravy:
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1½ to 2 lbs beef stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin tips, cut into chunks
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Salt & black pepper
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2½ cups beef broth (low sodium)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
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Optional: ½ tsp paprika or a splash of soy sauce for depth
🥔 For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2½ lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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½ cup milk or cream
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¼ cup butter
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
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Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high.
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Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (don’t overcrowd). Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Gravy Base
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In the same pan, reduce heat and add onions. Sauté until soft (3–5 minutes).
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Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
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Sprinkle in flour and stir well to coat the onions, forming a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
3. Simmer the Gravy
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Slowly whisk in beef broth to avoid lumps.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika or soy sauce if using.
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Return beef to the pan. Cover and simmer on low for 1 to 1½ hours, or until beef is tender and the gravy is rich.
⏱️ Quick option: Use tender cuts like sirloin and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Make the Mashed Potatoes
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
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Drain and mash with butter, warm milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
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Adjust texture to your liking (add more milk for creaminess).
5. Assemble & Serve
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Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate.
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Top with tender beef and lots of gravy.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or a crack of black pepper.
✅ Tips:
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Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or red wine to the gravy for extra richness.
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For extra creaminess, stir cream cheese or sour cream into the mashed potatoes.
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Want veggies? Add peas, mushrooms, or carrots to the beef mixture in the last 20 minutes of simmering.
Would you like a slow cooker version, or one made with leftover roast beef or ground beef instead?
