Name: Savory Ground Beef Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600 g (1.3 lb) Halal Ground Beef: Seasoned with smoked paprika and black pepper.; 150 g (5.3 oz) Carrots: Diced for sweetness and color.; 80 g (2.8 oz) Celery: Diced for aromatic flavor.; 150 g (5.3 oz) Onion: Finely chopped for depth of flavor.; 15 g (0.5 oz) Garlic: Minced for robust flavor.; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing.; 16 g (0.6 oz) All-Purpose Flour: For thickening the gravy.; 250 ml (1 cup) Halal Beef Broth: Low-sodium for controlled saltiness.; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Tomato Paste: For umami and richness.; 5 ml (1 tsp) Soy Sauce: Halal-certified for savory depth.; 5 ml (1 tsp) Pomegranate Molasses: For sweet-tart balance.; 2.5 ml (½ tsp) Smoked Paprika: For smoky flavor and color.; 2.5 ml (½ tsp) Dried Thyme: For earthy aroma.; Salt to taste; Black Pepper to taste; 900 g (2 lb) Yukon Gold Potatoes: Peeled and cubed for creamy texture.; 60 g (4 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Room temperature for fluffy potatoes.; 120 ml (½ cup) Whole Milk: Warmed for moisture and richness.; 60 ml (¼ cup) Heavy Cream: Optional, for extra decadence.; Salt to taste; White Pepper to taste; 15 g (1 Tbsp) Chives: Chopped for garnish.; 15 g (1 Tbsp) Parsley: Chopped for garnish.; Olive oil drizzle and smoked paprika: For final touch.

Description

This recipe delivers a comforting classic: creamy mashed potatoes smothered in a rich, savory ground beef gravy. Infused with warm spices and a touch of sweetness, it’s a heartwarming dish perfect for a cozy night in.

Ingredients

Scale

600 g (1.3 lb) Halal Ground Beef: Seasoned with smoked paprika and black pepper.
150 g (5.3 oz) Carrots: Diced for sweetness and color.
80 g (2.8 oz) Celery: Diced for aromatic flavor.
150 g (5.3 oz) Onion: Finely chopped for depth of flavor.
15 g (0.5 oz) Garlic: Minced for robust flavor.
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing.
16 g (0.6 oz) All-Purpose Flour: For thickening the gravy.
250 ml (1 cup) Halal Beef Broth: Low-sodium for controlled saltiness.
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Tomato Paste: For umami and richness.
5 ml (1 tsp) Soy Sauce: Halal-certified for savory depth.
5 ml (1 tsp) Pomegranate Molasses: For sweet-tart balance.
2.5 ml (½ tsp) Smoked Paprika: For smoky flavor and color.
2.5 ml (½ tsp) Dried Thyme: For earthy aroma.
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
900 g (2 lb) Yukon Gold Potatoes: Peeled and cubed for creamy texture.
60 g (4 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Room temperature for fluffy potatoes.
120 ml (½ cup) Whole Milk: Warmed for moisture and richness.
60 ml (¼ cup) Heavy Cream: Optional, for extra decadence.
Salt to taste
White Pepper to taste
15 g (1 Tbsp) Chives: Chopped for garnish.
15 g (1 Tbsp) Parsley: Chopped for garnish.
Olive oil drizzle and smoked paprika: For final touch.

Instructions

Sear Ground Beef: Brown 600g halal ground beef with paprika and pepper in olive oil.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté 150g onion, 15g garlic, 150g carrots, and 80g celery until softened.
Create Roux: Stir in 16g flour, cook for 1 minute.
Build Gravy Base: Whisk in 250ml beef broth, then add tomato paste, soy sauce, pomegranate molasses, paprika, and thyme.
Simmer and Meld: Return beef to pan, simmer for 15 minutes.
Season Gravy: Season with salt and pepper.
Boil Potatoes: Boil 900g Yukon Gold potatoes until tender.
Drain and Mash: Drain and mash potatoes until smooth.
Incorporate Dairy: Fold in 60g butter, 120ml milk, and 60ml cream (optional).
Season Potatoes: Season with salt and white pepper, stir in chives and parsley.

Notes

For extra fluffy mashed potatoes, use a ricer instead of a masher. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: mashed potatoes,gravy,beef,comfort food,halal,pomegranate,yukon gold,easy dinner