Hearty Big Bowl
Hearty Big Bowl layers creamy garlic mashed potatoes with smoky sausage and tender asparagus, corn, and broccoli bathed in a rich beef gravy. The contrast of buttery mash and peppery, savory sauce makes each bite comforting and satisfying. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend meal that feels substantial without being fussy.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook37 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Big Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- 5
Add the milk, butter, and garlic.
- 6
Use an electric mixer to blend the potatoes until creamy.
- 7
Divide the mashed potatoes among bowls.
- 8
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 9
Add the sausage and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 10
Add the chopped asparagus, corn, and broccoli florets.
- 11
Pour in the broth, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 12
Scoop 1 cup of broth from the skillet into a small bowl.
- 13
Whisk in the flour until smooth.
- 14
Pour the broth mixture back into the skillet and stir until a thickened gravy forms, about 5 minutes.
- 15
Serve the sausage mixture and gravy over the mashed potatoes.
- 16
Season with black pepper.
- Calories 669.56 kcal High 33%
- Protein 20.36 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 102.61 g 37%
- Total Fat 21.63 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 7.73 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 884.06 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 11.36 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 11.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.82 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 221.31 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 6.54 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 2162.38 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin A 62.71 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 87.16 mg Good Source 97%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Hearty Big Bowl is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 7 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Beef Broth, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 669.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Big Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Big Bowl?
- About 1 hr 7 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 37 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 669.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Big Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Hearty Big Bowl healthy?
- Hearty Big Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 669.56 calories and 20.36 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 884.06 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.73 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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