Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCarmela's BistroComfort Food Recipe

Comfort Food Recipe

Inspired by Carmela's Bistro
Time50m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Comfort Food Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, and onion. Mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the onion, garlic, and carrots to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Seasoning

    Pour in the beef broth, add salt, black pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Cook the Potatoes

    Add the chopped potatoes to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat. Let simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  6. 6

    Make Mashed Potatoes

    In a separate pot, boil the remaining potatoes until soft. Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the beef and vegetable mixture topped with the creamy mashed potatoes.

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