My grandma s carrot mash recipe

My Grandma s Carrot Mash recipe

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Introducing my grandma's famous carrot mash recipe, a delightful dish that has been passed down through generations in our family. This comforting and flavorful side dish is made with fresh carrots, mashed to perfection and infused with a touch of love. The secret ingredient lies in the combination of tender carrots, butter, and a hint of warm spices, resulting in a dish that is both nutritious and delicious. Whether served as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite main course, this carrot mash is sure to bring warmth and nostalgia to your table.

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My grandma s carrot mash recipe details

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Ingredients

750 g	carrots
750 g	potatoes
500 g	beef, minced
1	onion(s)
100 ml	broth, chicken or beef
2 tbsp	tomato puree, concentrated
1 bunch(es)	chives
	sea salt
	pepper, ground, black
	nutmeg
	paprika, sweet
4 tbsp	butter
100 ml	wine, red, dry
some	mustard

Instructions

Peel carrots and potatoes and cut them into pieces, place in a saucepan, fill with water until just covered, add some sea salt and simmer until soft. Drain well, return to the pan over a low heat and, shaking the pan, allow the excess moisture to steam off. Mash the potatoes and carrots until smooth with a fork or a potato ricer.

While potatoes and carrots boil, peel the onion(s) and finely dice; heat 1 tbsp of butter in a pan and fry the minced beef until crisp, add the onions and let them braise for some minutes in order to get soft. Then add the tomato puree constantly stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the broth and let it braise until all liquid is boiled away, then add the wine and also let all liquid boil away.

Give the meat to the carrot-potato mash and mix everything by adding the remaining butter.

Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika and some freshly grated nutmeg.

Personal Note:
My grandmother used to serve the mash decorated with finely chopped chives, a little bit of mustard, together with her wonderful home-made nuts and raisin bread-rolls. Grandpa had a glass of chilly beer but I prefer Australian Shiraz with this dish.

In Germany we say “The eyes dine with us!” – means, what looks nice tastes better. This is very true, but as a matter of fact, this dish does not look inviting or delicious at all. So close your eyes and take the first mouthful – and then you will love it.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a