Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes 🥩🍴

This comfort food classic is a hearty, soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave something rich and flavorful.

Ingredients

For the Beef and Gravy:

  • 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme or fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth of flavor)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup milk or cream (warm)
  • Salt to taste
PREPARATION