Are you looking for a quick and easy potato and meat dish that everyone will love? Look no further because this Braised Potatoes recipe is sure to be your family’s new favorite. This recipe teaches you how to make them on the stovetop for a quicker and tastier version that has classic flavors!
Potatoes are an inexpensive ingredient that can be used to make a variety of dishes ranging from comforting comfort food to healthier fare. They are also an ideal side dish because they pair well with many entrées or can be served as a main course.
This braised potatoes recipe is a classic, flavorful and simple dish. It is made by slow-cooking potatoes in a savory mixture of delicious seasonings, beef, and carrots, resulting in soft potatoes that have a wonderfully rich flavor. This easy-to-make dish will have your family begging for more!
My recipe only calls for a few simple ingredients and with minimal steps, it is guaranteed to bring delight and satisfaction to your kitchen table. With this recipe, you will be able to create melt-in-your-mouth braised potatoes that are sure to tantalize everyone’s taste buds!
Want to learn how to make these delicious Braised Potatoes? Then keep on reading!
Table of Contents
- What are Braised Potatoes?
- What Makes This Braised Potatoes Recipe Special?
- What are the Best Potatoes for Braising?
- What You Need to Make Braised Potatoes at Home
- How to Make Braised Potatoes (Step-by-Step)
- How to Store Leftover Braised Potatoes
- Recipe Card
- Classic Braised Potatoes (Perfectly Cooked on Stovetop)
- Comments
What are Braised Potatoes?
Braised potatoes are a classic comfort food dish that is made by cooking potatoes in a liquid, such as broth or stock, at low temperatures for an extended period of time.
The potatoes are usually cooked in the oven but an even easier way is to cook them in a pot or Dutch oven on the stovetop. The liquid used to cook the potatoes can vary, but it typically includes some combination of broth, wine, and/or butter.
This slow-cooking method allows the potatoes to absorb the flavors of the liquid and become incredibly tender. The result is a flavorful and hearty dish that can be served as a main course or side dish.
Braised potatoes are a great way to add variety to your meal and can be served with a variety of proteins, vegetables, and sauces. My recipe shares the most delicious combination that you're going to absolutely love!
This braised potatoes recipe is special because it utilizes a unique blend of seasonings to bring out the natural flavors of the potatoes.
What Makes This Braised Potatoes Recipe Special?
This is truly another family favorite, friends! This main dish is typically baked (braised) in the oven at low temperature for up to 2 hours. The stove-top version is much faster to make, which is a lifesaver when you're looking for a quick and delicious dinner recipe.
During my childhood days, this tasty dish was a hit when my mom prepared it for the family. You know how it is in large families, the hustle, and bustle of busy schedules and time crunches. That's when this stove-top braised potato recipe comes to the rescue. Especially if you planned ahead a bit and had the meat already marinated. It saves so much time for what is typically a complex dish.
The entire process can be summed up in a couple of sentences. All you have to do is peel and cook the potatoes. While the potatoes are boiling prepare the meat with carrots. Combine and cook a bit more and dinner is served. That's it, guys! Such a delicious and comforting meal in about 30 minutes. Oh, and don't forget the salad too.
The recipe also calls for ingredients like bay leaves and Mrs. Dash seasoning that adds an aromatic and savory flavor, and we'll add beef and carrots in the cooking process, which gives the finished potatoes a rich, robust flavor.
The carrots give a sweet rich taste and color. The beef is tender and juicy, adding protein to the meal without extra work in preparing a separate meat dish. I'm absolutely sure you're going to fall in love with this one!
What are the Best Potatoes for Braising?
The best type of potatoes I recommend the most for this braised potatoes recipe on the stovetop is russet potatoes because they have added starch that makes them fluffy and absorbent.
You can alternatively use Yukon gold potatoes or even baby potatoes for this recipe.
What You Need to Make Braised Potatoes at Home
All you need are some simple, pantry staple ingredients to make this delicious braised potatoes dish at home. Here's everything you'll need:
- Potatoes: We'll, first of all, need some potatoes! I've used russet potatoes because they're high in starch which makes them fluffy and absorbent, meaning they work absolutely beautifully in this recipe.
- Carrots: We'll also need some carrots to add to our braised potatoes since it adds a beautiful sweetness to the flavor and elevates the dish to the next level.
- Beef: You'll also need some beef that's rinsed and cubed to add to this braised potato dish to make it into a main dish that's filling and satisfying. In case you want this braised potatoes recipe to be a side dish, you can technically skip the beef but I highly recommend it for the flavor and richness it adds.
- Heavy cream: You'll also need some heavy cream to get that perfectly creamy and rich flavor and texture that this classic dish is known and loved for.
- Tomato paste: To take the flavor to the next level, we'll also be adding one tablespoon of tomato paste to our braised potatoes.
Seasonings and Herbs for Braised Potatoes
- Mrs. Dash seasoning: This is truly the most delicious and versatile seasoning mix that I highly recommend you always stock in your pantry! It combines delicious herbs and spices such as black pepper, thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper, marjoram, lemon powder, mustard, and onion powder for the most delicious mix ever!
- Garlic salt: We'll also be adding a little garlic salt to our delicious braised potatoes to really take this dish to the next level with that subtle but delicious flavor of garlic salt.
- Seasonings: You'll also need some salt and black pepper to perfectly season this dish to the right level.
- Vegeta: This is a vegetable-based seasoning that makes a big difference to the richness and depth of flavor. In case you don't have this, you can add more Mrs. Dash seasoning instead.
- Bay leaves: For the perfect aroma, we'll also be adding some bay leaves to this delicious potato dish while it cooks.
- Olive oil: You'll also need some olive oil for frying and cooking our delicious ingredients.
How to Make Braised Potatoes (Step-by-Step)
This is an incredibly easy recipe for braised potatoes that you're going to absolutely love and enjoy! Here's how to make it at home step by step:
How to Marinade Beef for Braised Potatoes
Start by measuring out all spices. Mix the spices together on a plate and set it aside until ready to use.
Next, soak the meat in water for thorough cleaning and removal of blood. This is an optional step but it's my personal preference. Rinse it well.
Then cut the beef into small, 1” cubes. Soak the meat again, and rinse thoroughly. Place the meat into a strainer for the water to drain.
Transfer clean meat into a gallon-size Ziplock bag or bowl with a lid. Sprinkle and mix in the seasoning. Cover with a lid (or Ziplock bag) and let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Peel, rinse, and grate carrots, and then set them aside until ready to use.
How to Prep Potatoes and Beef for Braised Potatoes
Next, peel, rinse well, and cut into 1" (2.5 cm) cubes of potatoes. Rinse again until the water is clear.
Now fill the pot with water just ¼ inches below the cubed potatoes. Add salt and 2 rinsed bay leaves, cover a pot with a lid, and bring it to a boil on medium-high heat.
Once it starts to boil, reduce the temperature to low, remove the white foam, and cover the pot with a lid leaving a little opening for the steam to escape. This will also prevent not allowing the potatoes to potatoes to cook properly and get the right consistency. Let it boil for about 20 minutes.
While the potatoes are boiling prepare the meat. Pour oil into a large skillet and heat the skillet at a high temperature.
Place seasoned meat onto the hot skillet and sear the meat on high, stirring constantly to prevent burning. I use a splatter screen to prevent most of the splatters.
Keep the temperature on high to prevent the pan from cooling from the cold meat. This causes the meat to juice out and become dry.
Saute meat, stirring it constantly for a couple of minutes. Reduce the heat to low and let it continue frying for a couple more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Next, add carrots, sauté for a couple of minutes stirring every 30 seconds or so, and then add tomato paste and heavy whipping cream, stir and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside until ready.
How to Combine Mixture for Braised Potatoes
Once the potatoes are cooked and the knife easily slices into a potato, add sautéed meat and carrot mixture. Mix well using a large serving spoon to combine and let lightly boil for another 10- 15 min stirring every couple of minutes.
Turn the potatoes off and let them cool on the stovetop and absorb all the flavor for about 30 minutes before serving.
NOTE: The potatoes will turn out either thicker or runnier, it all depends on the potatoes you use. Some potatoes do not soak up the liquid and it will turn out more on the runnier side. On the other hand, some potatoes absorb the liquid and will be thicker (like in the picture). We prefer braised potatoes thicker (meaning not like the soup looking). It is easier for the little ones to eat without making a lot of mess.
I purchase potatoes at Winco Foods grocery store and the potatoes always turn out more on the thick side. I used homegrown potatoes in the past and it turns out pretty liquidy. So, try different potato brands from different grocery stores and see which way you like it better.
Your delicious Braised Potatoes are ready to be served. Serve them on their own, with bread, rice, or vegetables as pretty much everything goes well with this delicious main dish!
How to Store Leftover Braised Potatoes
You can easily store any leftovers you may have in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing braised potatoes since it will change the texture of the whole dish, especially the carrots, and it won't taste as good.
Recipe Card
Classic Braised Potatoes (Perfectly Cooked on Stovetop)
Ingredients
- 5 lbs. - russet potatoes
- 2 large - organic (or homegrown carrots)
- 2 lbs. – beef (rinsed and cubed)
- 1 tbsp. – Mrs. Dash seasoning
- 1 tbsp. – Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. – Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. – Vegeta (add more Mrs. Dash seasoning if don’t have Vegeta)
- ¼ tsp. - ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- 2 - 4 - Bay leaves
- 2 - Olive oil (as needed for frying)
Instructions
How to Marinade Beef for Braised Potatoes
- Start by measuring out all spices. Mix the spices together on a plate and set it aside until ready to use.
- Next, soak the meat in water for thorough cleaning and removal of blood. This is an optional step but it's my personal preference. Rinse it well.
- Then cut the beef into small, 1” cubes. Soak the meat again, and rinse thoroughly. Place the meat into a strainer for the water to drain.
- Transfer clean meat into a gallon-size Ziploc bag or bowl with a lid. Sprinkle and mix in the seasoning. Cover with a lid (or Ziploc bag) and let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Peel, rinse, and grate carrots, and then set them aside until ready to use.
How to Prep Potatoes and Beef for Braised Potatoes
- Next, peel, rinse well, and cut into 1" (2.5 cm) cubes of potatoes. Rinse again until the water is clear.
- Now fill the pot with water just ¼ inches below the cubed potatoes. Add salt and 2 rinsed bay leaves, cover a pot with a lid, and bring it to a boil on medium-high heat.
- Once it starts to boil, reduce the temperature to low, remove the white foam, and cover the pot with a lid leaving a little opening for the steam to escape. This will also prevent not allowing the potatoes to potatoes to cook properly and get the right consistency. Let it boil for about 20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are boiling prepare the meat. Pour oil into a large skillet and heat the skillet at a high temperature.
- Place seasoned meat onto the hot skillet and sear the meat on high, stirring constantly to prevent burning. I use a splatter screen to prevent most of the splatters.
- Keep the temperature on high to prevent the pan from cooling from the cold meat. This causes the meat to juice out and become dry.
- Sauté meat, stirring it constantly for a couple of minutes. Reduce the heat to low and let it continue frying for a couple more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next, add carrots, sauté for a couple of minutes stirring every 30 seconds or so, and then add tomato paste and heavy whipping cream, stir and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside until ready.
How to Combine Mixture for Braised Potatoes
- Once the potatoes are cooked and the knife easily slices into a potato, add sautéed meat and carrot mixture. Mix well using a large serving spoon to combine and let lightly boil for another 10- 15 min stirring every couple of minutes.
- Turn the potatoes off and let them cool on the stovetop and absorb all the flavor for about 30 minutes before serving.
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Helen says
You recipe is incomplete. Ingredients list has no mention on tomato paste or heavy cream or how much to use!
Valya's Taste of Home says
Hi Helen! All the recipe measurements are in the recipe card at the end of the post. You can either scroll down to find them or simply press "Jump to Recipe" at the beginning of the post. Thanks for your comment!
Irina says
Valya, I really like all your recipes , and I see you don’t use onions for that recipe , is that a mistake or any reason why you didn’t?
Valya's Taste of Home says
I'm not a big cooked onions fan, but you may add onions with carrots. Thank you for asking! 🙂
Roxanne says
Quick question, you don't drain the water from the potatoes before mixing in the meat mixture right?
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
That’s correct.
Olga says
Hi Valya,
What type of beef is this meat? I am not sure as to what cuts to get when making meals.
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Hi Olga! Top tenderloin cuts or top blade chuck are the most tender cuts and doesn't require a lot of marinating time to get soft meat results. I hope this helps.
Makos(@thehungrybites) says
Hey, Valya!
Quick, easy and delicious! This is the perfect dinner!!!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Yes, truly comfort dinner that is easy to prepare. Thank you, Makos!
Masha says
The best potato dish I've ever made. It turned out a little more liqudy comparing to the picture. But like you said it depends on the potatoes. It tasted amazing!!! I'll be making it again and again! Thanks for such an delicious recipe!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
That's so awesome! I'm glad to hear that you like the recipe. Thank you so very much for an amazing review! 🙂
jessica says
Is 15 min enough for beef to be fully cooked? Thanks
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
That sounds about right.
jessica says
Do you have an oven version of this potatos? Thanks
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
It's on my to post list. Thanks for aking.