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SUCH EASY AND DELICIOUS POTATO AND MINCED BEEF RECIPE YOU CAN COOK EVERYDAY!

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Potato and Minced Beef

Cultural Context

Potato and minced beef dishes, like Shepherd's Pie, originated in the UK as a way to use leftover meat and vegetables. This hearty meal is a comfort food staple, often enjoyed during colder months. In modern cuisine, variations abound, with many families adding their own twist, such as different vegetables or spices, making it a versatile dish loved across the globe.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs irish potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion
3 cloves fresh garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1 lb minced beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 bell pepper
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and is lower in saturated fat.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

minced beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

1

Cut irish potatoes into little bite-sized pieces.

2

Add vegetable oil to a skillet and heat it.

3

Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.

4

Add fresh garlic and ginger to the onions and sauté.

5

Add minced beef to the skillet and stir for about 3 minutes until it is no longer clumped together.

6

Add tomato paste to the beef mixture and stir well; allow to cook for 2 minutes.

7

Add spices: scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, paprika powder, and salt to the mixture.

8

Add the chopped potatoes and just enough water to reach the same level as the potatoes and minced beef.

9

Add bell peppers to the mixture.

10

Cook for exactly 15 minutes until the dish is ready.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potskilletbaking dishmasherknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Shepherd's PieCottage Pie

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