quick savory ground beef stew with smashed potatoes

Name: Quick Savory Ground Beef Stew with Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 grams lean ground beef; 4 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped for mash); 2 medium carrots, diced into small cubes; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 cups beef broth or stock; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with a splash of water, optional for thickening); 2 tbsp butter; 0.25 cups milk; 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp cooking oil

A hearty and comforting meal that comes together quickly, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features savory ground beef simmered in a rich gravy with tender chunks of carrots and vegetables, served alongside fluffy, buttery smashed potatoes. It's a faster take on a traditional slow-cooked stew, utilizing mince for a rapid cooking time without sacrificing flavor.

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augusto

mainBritish2 servingshigh proteingluten free

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•500 grams lean ground beef
•4 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped for mash)
•2 medium carrots, diced into small cubes
•1 small onion, finely chopped
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•2 tbsp tomato paste
•1.5 cups beef broth or stock
•1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
•1 tsp dried thyme
•1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with a splash of water, optional for thickening)
•2 tbsp butter
•0.25 cups milk
•1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
•1 tbsp cooking oil