Recipe for Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes: The Ultimate Comfort Meal
Few meals hit the comfort-food sweet spot quite like Beef and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes. Tender, slow-cooked beef smothered in rich, savory gravy and served over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes — it’s the kind of classic dish that warms the soul and satisfies every craving.
Whether you’re making this for a cozy family dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this dish delivers big on flavor with simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s rustic, hearty, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Comfort Food Classic: It’s timeless, filling, and full of rich, nostalgic flavors.
Perfect for Leftovers: Tastes even better the next day.
Budget-Friendly: Uses affordable cuts of beef and pantry staples.
Customizable: Add veggies or herbs to make it your own.
Ingredients
For the Beef and Gravy:
2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into chunks
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
2 lbs potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cubed
4 tbsp butter
½–¾ cup milk or cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until well-seared. Remove and set aside.
2. Build the Gravy
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Sauté diced onions until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste (if using), then add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Return beef to the pan, cover, and simmer on low for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
3. Thicken the Gravy
Once beef is tender, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another 5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Make the Mashed Potatoes
While the beef is simmering, boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve
Spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates and top with generous ladles of beef and gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or buttered corn.
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