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Title: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: Pappymn on October 11, 2015, 06:34:22 PM
This old dog learned a new trick today for mashed taters.....steam them. I have always boiled them.....not anymore.

This removes the risk of soggy taters. Now I just have to figure out a contraption to make larger quantities for holidays.  These really are distinctly different as they really suck in the butter.

Swiss steak was something I hadn't made before. Adapted from this recipe as I added mushrooms. It was very good. Here is the link.

http://mississippisupper.blogspot.com/2015/06/swiss-steak.html

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Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: teesquare on October 11, 2015, 06:48:31 PM
That looks incredible!

Ans - if you have a tamale pot,  or a steamer insert you can can steam 'taters too! ;)

See:  http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/anolon-reg-classic-stainless-steel-universal-covered-steamer-insert/1042018520

OR...one of these if you have a pot of the correct size.    http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Steaming-Stand-Cooker-Silver/dp/B00880DY2A/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1444603642&sr=8-9&keywords=tamale+pot
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: HighOnSmoke on October 11, 2015, 07:18:42 PM
Looks delicious Pappy!
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: muebe on October 11, 2015, 07:31:26 PM
That looks fantastic Pappy!
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: sparky on October 11, 2015, 07:45:38 PM
I would like a plate plz.  Looks great.
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: ACW3 on October 11, 2015, 09:06:37 PM
Quote from: sparky on October 11, 2015, 07:45:38 PM
I would like a plate plz.  Looks great.

I'm with Sparky!!  I could use a spoon or two of peas, however.  The plate needs more green.

Art
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: Smokin Don on October 11, 2015, 09:13:37 PM
Quote from: ACW3 on October 11, 2015, 09:06:37 PM
Quote from: sparky on October 11, 2015, 07:45:38 PM
I would like a plate plz.  Looks great.

I'm with Sparky!!  I could use a spoon or two of peas, however.  The plate needs more green.

Art

I could use some peas too Pappy!!!  ;D I like to steam the potatoes too, looks good!!! Don
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: smokeasaurus on October 11, 2015, 09:25:55 PM
That is a old school coffee shop plate of comfort food Pappy  :)
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: TwoPockets on October 11, 2015, 09:52:06 PM
 Dadgum, that looks good. I'd eat that!
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: sliding_billy on October 12, 2015, 01:55:26 AM
Man, I haven't had Swiss steak in forever... want!
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: fishingbouchman on October 12, 2015, 02:52:53 AM
yum yum
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: akruckus on October 12, 2015, 09:08:47 AM
Good looking meal!  Steam potatoes always come out fluffier in my opinion, yours are looking on point!
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: muralboy on October 12, 2015, 09:44:14 AM
Pappy - that look down right edible!!!.  Thanks for sharing.

Growing up as a kid my mother always fixed "Swiss steak" but it had more of a mushroom gravy sauce.  Then the first time I had Swiss steak at my wife's (then girlfriend - MANY years ago) parent's home it was more like your recipe.  Both were super good.  Always interesting to see individual takes on a dish.  That's what makes this forum fun.

Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: drholly on October 12, 2015, 09:48:40 AM
Great meal, Pappy! I haven't tried steaming taters, but will now. I also haven't had Swiss Steak in years - sounds like a perfect dinner for a cool evening. Thanks!
Title: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: Pappymn on October 12, 2015, 09:58:40 AM

Quote from: drholly on October 12, 2015, 09:48:40 AM
Great meal, Pappy! I haven't tried steaming taters, but will now. I also haven't had Swiss Steak in years - sounds like a perfect dinner for a cool evening. Thanks!

Gotta do it. The potatoes come out quite dry and then suck in butter, cream, or whatever......like a sponge. Very different and better results.
Title: Re: Swiss steak and the best mashed taters
Post by: hikerman on October 28, 2015, 08:50:32 PM
Pappy how did I miss this cook of yours? I love Swiss steak!!! And your mashed tatoes look fabulous too!
I would just about kill for a plate like yours! Nice job brother!