Name: ground beef and gravy over mashed potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (Halal); 15 ml (1 tbsp) Vegetable Oil; 1 Medium Onion, Diced; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced (for gravy); 5 ml (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika; 2.5 ml (0.5 tsp) Chipotle Powder; 30 ml (2 tbsp) Tomato Paste; 250 ml (1 cup) Beef or Vegetable Broth; 15 ml (1 tbsp) Soy Sauce; 5 ml (1 tsp) Molasses; 15 ml (1 tbsp) Butter (for gravy); 1 kg (2.2 lb) Potatoes, Cubed; 60 g (4 tbsp) Unsalted Butter; 120 ml (0.5 cup) Whole Milk; 2 Cloves Garlic, Roasted and Mashed (for mash); 30 ml (2 tbsp) Chopped Chives; 1 Red Bell Pepper; 5 ml (1 tsp) Olive Oil; Salt and Pepper to taste

Description

This recipe delivers a hearty and flavorful meal featuring smoky chipotle ground beef gravy served over creamy herbed mashed potatoes. It’s a comforting dish with a delightful balance of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (Halal)
15 ml (1 tbsp) Vegetable Oil
1 Medium Onion, Diced
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced (for gravy)
5 ml (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika
2.5 ml (0.5 tsp) Chipotle Powder
30 ml (2 tbsp) Tomato Paste
250 ml (1 cup) Beef or Vegetable Broth
15 ml (1 tbsp) Soy Sauce
5 ml (1 tsp) Molasses
15 ml (1 tbsp) Butter (for gravy)
1 kg (2.2 lb) Potatoes, Cubed
60 g (4 tbsp) Unsalted Butter
120 ml (0.5 cup) Whole Milk
2 Cloves Garlic, Roasted and Mashed (for mash)
30 ml (2 tbsp) Chopped Chives
1 Red Bell Pepper
5 ml (1 tsp) Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Roast Red Pepper: Roast pepper at 220°C (425°F) for 20-25 minutes, steam, peel, seed, and blend with olive oil and salt.
Boil Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until tender, then drain.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion in oil until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, breaking it up, and season with smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper.
Build Gravy: Stir in tomato paste, then add broth, soy sauce, and molasses; simmer until thickened.
Finish Gravy: Fold in red pepper puree, whisk in butter, and keep warm.
Mash Potatoes: Mash potatoes with butter, milk, roasted garlic, and chives; season with salt and pepper.
Plate and Garnish: Serve gravy over mashed potatoes, drizzle with remaining puree, and garnish with chives.

Notes

For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer or food mill. Roasting the garlic mellows its flavor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg