Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Tips & Variations

• Make it creamier: Add a splash of cream or sour cream to your mashed potatoes.
• Make it spicier: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the gravy.
• Bulk it up: Add cooked veggies like carrots, corn, or green beans to the beef mixture.
• Use what you have: This dish plays nice with substitutions—instant mashed potatoes, onion powder, frozen onion, etc.

Why You’ll Keep Coming Back to This Dish

Some meals earn their place on your table not because they’re flashy or photogenic, but because they’re reliable. This is that kind of recipe. It won’t win awards for innovation, but it will win over your appetite, your family, and your need for something deeply satisfying on a Wednesday night.

Serve it with a side of crusty bread, a simple salad, or just by itself—because honestly, it holds its own just fine.

Bottom Line?
When the world outside is messy, Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes is the edible equivalent of putting on sweatpants, lighting a candle, and exhaling deeply. It’s comfort food that doesn’t ask much of you—but gives back tenfold.

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