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🥔 ROSEMARYTHYME FARMHOUSE BEEF & POTATO SKILLET

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Some of the most comforting suppers begin with taking a look at what we already have. 💛

I had red potatoes in the refrigerator that needed to be used, ground beef in the freezer, and plenty of frozen vegetables. With peas and carrots and a little freshly grated Parmesan left from making soup, those simple ingredients became a cozy farmhouse supper!

I’ve been looking for more inexpensive meals, and this one stretches a pound of ground beef into four hearty servings. Everything cooks in my trusty Lodge cast-iron skillet—even the potatoes! 🌿

🥔 ROSEMARYTHYME FARMHOUSE BEEF & POTATO SKILLET

Tender red potatoes, savory ground beef, and sweet peas and carrots come together in a light Parmesan gravy.

Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30–35 minutes

🛒 INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef from Walmart, thawed
• 1½ pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch cubes, skins on
• 2 cups Great Value Frozen Peas & Carrots
• 1½ cups unsalted beef broth, plus a little more as needed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, only if needed
• ½ teaspoon Great Value Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon Great Value Onion Powder
• ½ teaspoon Great Value Paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus a little extra for serving

👩‍🍳 DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat a large, deep cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat. If the skillet is very dry, add a little olive oil.
  2. Stir in the cubed red potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Pour in the unsalted beef broth, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid or carefully tent with foil, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are nearly tender. Add a splash of broth if needed to keep the pan from becoming dry.
  4. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots. Cover and simmer for another 5–10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the vegetables are hot throughout.
  5. Stir the cornstarch and cold water mixture again, then add it to the gently simmering skillet. Cook and stir for 1–2 minutes, until a light gravy forms.
  6. Turn off the heat and let the bubbling settle. Gently stir in the freshly grated Parmesan. Taste before adding any salt, and serve with a little extra Parmesan if desired.

🌿 HELPFUL KITCHEN NOTES

• Cut the potatoes into small, even cubes so they cook evenly. No peeling needed!
• Unsalted broth helps keep added sodium down, while the herbs, spices, and Parmesan bring plenty of flavor.
• Keep the skillet covered and the simmer gentle while the potatoes cook.
• Thaw frozen ground beef in the refrigerator before making this recipe.

💛 A LITTLE ROSEMARYTHYME THOUGHT

Making good use of what we have is one of the quiet comforts of home cooking. A few potatoes, a package from the freezer, and a well-loved skillet can become a warm meal around the family table. Supper doesn’t have to be expensive to be something worth gathering for.

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Rustic Rosemary Thyme Red Mashed Potatoes

🥔 Rustic Rosemary Thyme Red Mashed Potatoes

One of my favorite mashed potatoes has always been simple red potatoes with the skins left on and plenty of hearty chunks. I love their naturally buttery flavor, and leaving the peels on adds wonderful texture, color, and goodness to every bite. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that bring us back to the table again and again.

💛 QUESTION OF THE DAY:

How do you like your mashed potatoes—smooth and creamy or rustic with lots of chunks and the skins left on?

🥔 Rustic Rosemary Thyme Red Mashed Potatoes

Serves: 4–6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed well, skins left on
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼–⅓ cup warmed 1% or 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary Thyme Seasoning Blend
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, if desired, to taste

Directions

  1. Wash the potatoes well and cut any larger potatoes into halves or quarters.
  2. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until fork tender.
  4. Drain well and return the potatoes to the warm pot for about one minute to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
  5. Add the butter and gently mash the potatoes, leaving plenty of rustic chunks.
  6. Stir in the warmed milk a little at a time until they reach your desired consistency.
  7. Mix in the Rosemary Thyme Seasoning Blend, fresh ground black pepper, and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
  8. Serve warm with an extra pat of butter and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and cracked black pepper.

🌿 Rosemary Thyme Seasoning Blend

  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Mix together and store in an airtight jar. This blend is wonderful on potatoes, chicken, pork, roasted vegetables, and homemade breads.

Sometimes the best comfort food isn’t fancy at all. A bowl of warm mashed potatoes shared around the table has a way of slowing us down and reminding us that the sweetest memories are often made with the simplest meals.

🌿💛 Helene – Rosemary Thyme
 Fall in Love with Home Again
 Have a peaceful and blessed day.