When it comes to comforting and flavorful side dishes, braised potatoes and carrots stand out as a classic culinary delight. This combination of tender potatoes and sweet carrots, slow-cooked in a savory broth, exudes a warmth that perfectly complements a variety of main courses. Whether you're looking for a hearty addition to your Sunday roast or a delectable vegetarian main course, braised potatoes and carrots offer a versatile and satisfying option. As you explore this article, let's delve into the secrets of creating the perfect braised potatoes and carrots, uncovering the techniques and ingredients that will elevate this dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF WITH RED POTATOES AND CARROTS
Provided by The Hearty Boys
Categories main-dish
Time 5h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Put the corned beef into a large roasting pan (preferably with a lid). Add the garlic, shallots, pickling spice, caraway seeds, beer and whiskey. Cover and place in the oven. Braise 3 hours, turning the meat once. At the end of the 3 hours, add the carrots, potatoes and dill. Cover again and place back in the oven for an additional 2 hours. Remove from the oven. Line a platter with kale leaves, place the corned beef in the center and mound the carrots and potatoes around it. Serve immediately.
RED WINE-BRAISED SHORT RIB STEW WITH POTATOES, CARROTS, AND MUSHROOMS
If you haven't noticed by now, we love braising. This stew wraps itself around your soul and squeezes ever so gently. And while it truly embodies the concept of a one-pot meal, we do like to roast the vegetables separately so they retain their individual flavor, creating even greater depth of flavor.
Provided by Katherine & Ryan Harvey
Categories HarperCollins Beef Rib Dinner Kid-Friendly Soup/Stew Potato Carrot Mushroom One-Pot Meal Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prepare the short ribs: In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the ghee or olive oil.
- Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and season with the sea salt. Gently place the short ribs in the hot ghee or oil and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, turning as needed and searing in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pot. Transfer to a plate.
- To the same pot, add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until the veggies begin to brown, stirring as needed to avoid burning, about 5 minutes.
- Add the wine and deglaze the pot, scraping the browned bits loose from the bottom of the pot. Add the thyme and garlic and bring to a simmer. Let the wine reduce by half, about 10 minutes, then remove the pot form the heat.
- Place the browned short ribs into the wine reduction along with the bone broth and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Alternatively, you can prepare this dish in advance by letting the ribs marinate for a full 24 hours-well worth it in our opinion.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the pot from the refrigerator, cover with a lid or aluminum foil, and transfer to the oven to braise for 2 1/2 hours.
- At the 2 hour mark, when 30 minutes remain on the cooking time for the short ribs, prepare the vegetables: On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms with the ghee or oil and sea salt. Spread out in and even layer and roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are knife-tender.
- Remove the pot with the short ribs from the oven, uncover, and transfer the meat to a plate. Strain the braising liquid into a deep serving dish; discard the solids from the liquid. Add the roasted veggies to the serving dish and stir to distribute evenly. Using your hands or a fork, break the short ribs into chunks and stir in as well. Garnish with a little chopped fresh parsley and serve family style.
- The stew or any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 6 months.
BRAISED FENNEL WITH CARROTS AND POTATOES
The slightly aniseed taste of fennel is a great match with carrots and potatoes, so I combined them all in this original recipe. It's a real treat served as a side dish with roast pork and gravy!
Provided by Kookaburra
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the top off the fennel, reserving feathery leaves.
- Chop feathery leaves finely and reserve.
- Cut fennel into quarters, remove core and any tough outer layers, and slice finely.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan or dutch oven.
- Add garlic, fennel, carrots, onion and potato, together with ground fennel, salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the onions and fennel are beginning to soften and turn transparent.
- Add chicken stock, wine and fennel leaves and heat until simmering.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, or until carrots and potatoes are soft.
- Remove cover, increase heat and allow to boil briskly for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potato is broken down into an almost'mashed' consistency, but still with a little texture- the remaining liquid should be well thickened with the potato.
- Taste and add extra seasoning if required.
BRAISED POTATOES AND CARROTS
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a half-quart souffle dish. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap and cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt microwave oven for 10 minutes. Prick the plastic to release steam.
- Remove from the oven and uncover. Add to the roast chicken.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 133, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 108 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
BRAISED POTATOES AND CARROTS
Make and share this Braised Potatoes and Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Kiddle
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the potatoes and carrots. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Add the onion and cook another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and the remaining oil. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the sage, rosemary, and thyme. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the wine and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 8 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking about 4 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has thickened enough to coat the vegetables.
- (If you need to, you can add more water or wine to coat the vegetables. **Also, I always grind up my rosemary into a powder because I don't like little twigs in my food! HA!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 43.1, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5, Protein 3.5
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CARROTS AND POTATOES RECIPE
Provided by á-5165
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place onion in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker; top with potatoes and carrots. Combine 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, broth, and next 3 ingredients. Pour broth mixture over vegetables. Combine paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub evenly over chicken thighs, and arrange on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Garnish, if desired.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, such as Russet, when braised.
- Cut the vegetables evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Brown the vegetables before braising: This will add flavor and color.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid: This could be anything from chicken broth to red wine.
- Simmer the vegetables until tender: This could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.
- Season the vegetables to taste: Salt, pepper, and herbs are all good options.
- Serve the vegetables immediately: They are best when they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Braised potatoes and carrots are a classic side dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and they can also be made ahead of time. Whether you are serving them for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, braised potatoes and carrots are sure to be a hit.
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