Description
Hearty beef and gravy with fluffy mashed potato pillows celebrates comfort food from rural kitchens. Rich beef simmers in deep gravy, complemented by creamy potatoes that provide perfect balance and warmth for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat or ground beef
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Uniformly cube potatoes, immerse in salted water, and boil until fork-tender. Drain completely and return to warm pot.
- Potato Transformation: Incorporate cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash vigorously until achieving a smooth, ethereal texture. Adjust seasoning to taste and sculpt into elegant mounds using a rounded spoon.
- Beef Searing: Heat skillet with olive oil, sear beef pieces until developing a rich caramel crust. Extract meat, reserving the flavor-packed drippings.
- Gravy Foundation: In the same skillet, caramelize onions and garlic until translucent. Dust with flour, creating a golden roux by stirring constantly.
- Liquid Alchemy: Gradually whisk in beef broth, introducing Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reintegrate browned beef and simmer gently.
- Flavor Melding: Allow gravy to thicken and beef to become supremely tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. The sauce should reach a luxurious, coating consistency.
- Culinary Assembly: Lavish potato mounds with the sumptuous beef and velvety gravy. Optionally embellish with fresh parsley or a whisper of paprika.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately, accompanied by steamed seasonal vegetables or a crisp salad to complete this comforting gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee even, consistent cooking and prevent mushy or undercooked sections.
- Mashing Magic: Use a potato masher or ricer for ultra-smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes, avoiding over-mixing to prevent a gluey texture.
- Beef Browning Brilliance: Ensure beef pieces are pat-dried before searing to achieve that perfect golden-brown caramelization and lock in rich flavors.
- Gravy Consistency Control: Whisk broth slowly and steadily to prevent lumps, and allow gentle simmering to naturally thicken the sauce without scorching.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg