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Side Dishes for Roast Beef

Follow my guide on How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes for an easy mashed potatoes recipe you will love!
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword roast beef sides, side dishes for roast beef, sides for roast beef, what to serve with roast beef
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 263kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot to boil water
  • A mixer (a hand mixer works well)
  • A large spoon
  • or Instant pot pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • pounds potatoes cut into small chunks
  • ½ stick butter
  • 5 Tablespoons salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Salt & pepper for seasoning
  • Chopped green onions for garnish optional
  • Additional melted butter for flavor optional

Instructions

Stovetop Potatoes

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to the pot of boiling water, then bring it back to a boil.
    water in a large pot next to chopped potatoes and a bowl of salt
  • Add potatoes to water and boil for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
    letting potatoes cook
  • Drain water from the pot. Using a hand mixer on low, whip well until the potatoes are crumbly.
    Then, add half a stick of chopped butter to your pot with the potatoes.
    Adding butter to potatoes in a pot
  • Continue mixing well until butter is fully mixed through and potatoes are creamy. Slowly add two cups of milk and salt and pepper while whipping.
    Mixing mashed potatoes with a hand mixer
  • Add in melted butter if desired. Mix with spoon, then top with green onions if desired, and serve!
    Mashed potatoes ingredients

Instant Pot Potatoes

  • Heat a 6 qt. Instant Pot and add peeled whole potatoes.
    Potatoes in an instant pot
  • Cover halfway with water (do not fully submerge).
    Adding water to the instant pot with the potatoes
  • Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
    Replacing the lid of the instant pot and setting to pressure
  • Release the pressure naturally. Carefully remove the inside pot and drain, then return to the cooker.
    After taking the lid off the instant pot with the cooked potatoes
  • Use a hand mixer on low to mash them, but be careful not to over-mix. Add in butter 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to blend.
    Using an electric hand mixer to mix the potatoes
  • When the butter melts and they're completely smooth, add whole milk. Blend well, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Gradually adding milk and seasoning to the mashed potatoes

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Notes

  • Creamiest mashed potatoes: Starting with the boiled potatoes and whipping them until fluffy, then slowly adding butter and milk, makes the creamiest potatoes. You can use a hand mixer to make mashed potatoes, but for ultra creamy mashed potatoes, pass them through a potato ricer after cooking!
  • Make-ahead mashed potatoes: For a make-ahead mashed potatoes recipe you can prepare in the oven, follow the instructions above, then store until ready to serve (up to 3-4 days). When ready to serve, whisk an egg and brush it over the top. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 4887mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg