Best 6 Simple Braised Potatoes Recipes

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Craving a comforting and flavorful side dish? Look no further than simple braised potatoes. This classic dish is a culinary delight that showcases the humble potato's versatility. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a side dish that will steal the show. Whether you prefer your potatoes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, or infused with herbs and spices, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to achieve the perfect braised potatoes every time. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your next meal with this culinary gem.

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BRAISED POTATOES



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Braising maximizes the potatoes' flavor and ensures that they're perfectly tender. Serve this alongside our Crisp Mustard-Glazed Chicken Breasts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds fingerling and very small new white potatoes
6 small shallots, peeled
2 to 3 sprigs rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon roughly chopped for garnish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil and butter over medium-low heat in a large ovenproof skillet. Add onion, and cook until very soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and shallots and half the rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook until potatoes begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining rosemary and the stock.
  • Cover skillet, and transfer to the oven; cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes (timing will vary with size of potatoes). Uncover, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Serve warm.

SIMPLE BRAISED POTATOES



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One doesn't usually think of braising as a technique for cooking potatoes, but one should. It's so easy, and yields the same comfort quotient of the mashed sort without all of the peeling, boiling and mashing. Onion, garlic and your choice of thyme or rosemary give them a little oomph. As with all potato dishes, don't forget to season well with salt.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds potatoes (roughly 4 medium to large spuds)
3 tablespoons butter
1 diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 sprig of thyme or rosemary, more for garnish
Salt and pepper
About 2 cups chicken, turkey or vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes, then cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a deep skillet or broad pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onions, garlic, a sprig of thyme or rosemary, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until potatoes begin to turn golden, 10 minutes.
  • Add good stock to barely cover the potatoes (about 2 cups). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and liquid is reduced, about 30 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with thyme or rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 893 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRAISED POTATOES



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Found in an old magazine. This is a great recipe - that is a terrific side or a meal in itself. To re-heat, don't microwave, but reheat in the frypan after cooking meat, etc., so that it picks up some of the flavours. This is also great when made part of scrambled eggs!

Provided by Madilayn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large potatoes, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
2 thinly sliced onions
25 g butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup frozen vegetables (mixed frozen veges are great in this!)
250 g diced bacon or 250 g bacon, pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt & pepper
whole grain mustard

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 5mm thick slices.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan. Add onions and bacon & cook, stirring until onions are golden brown & bacon is cooked. Remove from pan.
  • Heat remaining oil and butter in the same pan. Add potatoes & cook, turning occasionally until browned all over. Remove from pan.
  • Drain oil mixture from pan. Return potatoes & onions to the pan with garlic and stock.
  • Bring to the boil and then simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables and mushrooms and cook, covered, for a further 5 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley & season with salt & pepper.
  • Serve with grain mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.6, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 57.7, Sodium 662.8, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 15.6

OLIVE OIL BRAISED POTATOES



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 Yukon gold potatoes, skins on
Olive oil
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • Scrub potatoes under cold running water; leave skins on. Slice potatoes into thick rounds and then brush both sides of potatoes liberally with olive oil. Place potatoes on grill and grill on both sides until slightly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle potatoes liberally with olive oil again on both sides and then season both sides with salt and pepper. Place baking sheet on the grates of the grill and cook for about 10 more minutes, or until cooked through in the center and crispy on the outside. Remove from grill and sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped thyme leaves. Serve.

OLIVE OIL BRAISED POTATOES



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h2m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium Idaho potatoes, washed, skin on, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 sprigs fresh thyme
4 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Put the potato slices on the hot grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side to mark them. Remove from the grill and place them in a single layer in a baking pan. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Add enough olive oil to reach 1/3 up the sides of the potatoes. Turn the potatoes over to coat with the oil. Scatter the thyme and garlic cloves over the potatoes, sprinkle with a little more salt, if desired, and place in the oven.
  • After about 15 to 20 minutes, the potatoes will be tender. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the oil. Serve at room temperature.
  • Chef's notes: Using a high quality olive oil will impart its flavor to the potato.

BRAISED DILL POTATOES



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Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes are delicious with sour cream. -Amie Schmidt, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fingerling potatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, arrange potatoes in a single layer. Add broth and butter. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 12 minutes., Uncover; cook until potatoes are tender and broth is evaporated, 7-10 minutes. Press each potato with a turner to crush slightly. Sprinkle evenly with the dill, salt and pepper. Cook until bottoms are lightly browned, 2-3 minutes longer. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: For braising, it's best to use a waxy potato variety like Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes. These potatoes hold their shape better than other varieties and won't fall apart during cooking.
  • Cut the potatoes uniformly: This will ensure that they cook evenly. If the potatoes are cut into different sizes, the smaller pieces will overcook while the larger pieces are still undercooked.
  • Brown the potatoes before braising: This will give them a nice caramelized flavor. To brown the potatoes, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are browned on all sides.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid is what will give the potatoes their flavor. You can use a variety of liquids, such as beef broth, chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water. Add some herbs, spices, and aromatics to the liquid to enhance the flavor.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of potatoes and the size of the pieces. Insert a fork or knife into the potatoes to check for doneness. The potatoes are done when they are tender all the way through.

Conclusion:

Braised potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are also a great addition to salads, soups, and stews. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make braised potatoes at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy side dish, give braised potatoes a try.

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