Mashed Garlicky Potatoes With Portabello Gravy

Name: Mashed Garlicky Potatoes With Portabello Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups chopped cleaned portabello mushrooms (2 medium); 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons tamari or 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ⅛ teaspoon crumbled dried sage; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; fresh ground pepper; 1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 3 14 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (4-5 large); 4 large garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups chopped cleaned portabello mushrooms (2 medium)
2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons tamari or 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
⅛ teaspoon crumbled dried sage
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
fresh ground pepper
1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
3 14 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (4-5 large)
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper

1
MAKE PORTOBELLO GRAVY:.
2
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they begin to release their juices, about 10 minutes.
5
Add broth, tamari (or soy sauce), thyme and sage; simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
7
Stir into the sauce and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes more.
8
Season with pepper; if you prefer a smooth gravy, pass it through a fine sieve (discard mushrooms and onions).
9
MAKE POTATOES:.
10
Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot, cover with lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
11
Cover and cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
12
Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
13
Return the potatoes and garlic to the pot; Add butter (or oil).
14
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, adding 1/2 to 1 cup of the reserved liquid to make a creamy consistency; season with salt and pepper.
15
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a warmed serving bowl and serve with Portobello Gravy.
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MAKE AHEAD TIP:
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Keep the potatoes hot, covered with parchment or wax paper, over a pan of barely simmering water for up to 1 hour.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 ½ cups chopped cleaned portabello mushrooms (2 medium), and more.

Yes, Mashed Garlicky Potatoes With Portabello Gravy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!