The basic concept of the Monster Mash is that you have to combine two of the most famous comfort foods in one single healthy dish. The ingredients used in this recipe are readily available in your pantry, so you can make it without even stepping a foot out of your house. Be it an intimate affair or large gathering, this Monster Mash is well-loved.
Don’t worry if you are not a pro chef, the easy-to-follow instructions will help you make a delicious dish, and you can even change the ingredients according to your own preference.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes — 5.5 oz.
- Red bell pepper — 1 pc., medium-sized.
- Salt — 5 tbsp.
- Olive oil — 5 tbsp.
- Ground beef — 8 oz.
- Zucchini — 7 oz.
- Beef bone broth — 1 cup.
- Pepper — 5 tbsp.
- Rice — 3 oz.
- Chili powder — 1 tsp.
- Paprika — 1 cup.
- Cayenne pepper — to taste.
- Oregano — to taste.
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the pan and heat it for 2-3 minutes.
- Chop the vegetables into your preferred size.
- After cutting the vegetables, place them into the pan. Place vegetables in half of the pan and the meat in the other half.
- Use a meat mallet to ensure that beef is properly minced.
- Mix all of the chopped veggies and beef and cook them for about 3 minutes.
- Add all of the spices and beef bone broth to the mixture, making sure to stir constantly.
- Add the white rice to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer while giving the mixture a constant stir.
- Put the Monster Mash out on a serving plate and garnish for serving.
Substitutions
- Olive oil — Are you out of olive oil? Try using vegetable, rapeseed, safflower, peanut, or canola oil which are neutral high-heat oils, making them the perfect choices for our Monster Mash recipe.
- Vegetables — Ditch the vegetables mentioned above and add vegetables of your own choice, if you are in the mood to experiment. You can add onions, other bell peppers, and much more.
- Sweet potatoes — Running out of sweet potatoes or maybe you just want to try something different for a change? You can use garnet potato, butternut squash, or even pumpkin to give the dish a new flavor.
Variations
- Make it vegetarian — For all the vegetarians out there, you can make a vegetarian version of Monster Mash by avoiding the beef and using vegetable broth instead of beef bone broth.
- For extra flavor — Add a little bit of cream or water to give the Monster Mash a creamy flavor that everyone loves.
- Add up the spice — Here is a variation for all the spice lovers. Spice your Monster Mash by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce to it.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons.
- Knife.
- Cast iron pan.
- Spatula.
- Meat mallet.
- Serving plate.
Storage
- Store the Monster Mash in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 4 days.
Pro Tips
- Make sure the meat is minced to ensure thorough cooking.
- Do not overcook the Monster Mash as it will take out all of the rich flavors. Let it simmer on a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
