Best Old Timey Stewed Potatoes Recipes

GWEN'S OLD-FASHIONED POTATO-BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender. Potatoes cook quickly. Test often for tenderness and don't overcook them. Alternatively, cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes, releasing the pressure immediately to prevent overcooking. Drain the potatoes and arrange them in a 6- by 9- by 2-inch casserole dish.
• In a large skillet, add a little oil to coat the pan. Combine the beef and onion and cook together over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion softened, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and the flour turns light brown in color. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue to stir while cooking over medium heat. When the mixture thickens, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cheese and browned beef and onions.
• Pour the ground beef mixture over the potatoes and bake the casserole for 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbling. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the casserole and bake until the crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes longer.

STEWED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into large slices or quarters.
• Place the potatoes into a large sauce pan and cover with water. Add the bouillon cube.
• Heat over medium heat until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Drain the potatoes into a colander with a pan below it to catch the cooking water. Set potatoes aside.
• In the same pan that the potatoes boiled in, melt the butter and add the 2 Tbs of flour. Stir together and allow the flour to cook for at least 1 full minute.
• Add the salt, pepper, paprika, onion and garlic powder to the rouxe.
• Add the potatoes back to the sauce pan.
• Pour enough of the cooking water into the pan to give the potatoes a nice saucey stew (about ½ to ¾ of the cooking water will work).
• Heat over medium heat till heated through and thickened. Taste before serving for salt and pepper and add more if needed. Serve hot.

OLD TIMEY STEWED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in the double boiler, and dredge them with the salt, pepper and flour. Add the parsley, butter and milk. Cover, and put on to boil. Cook twelve minutes. Serve very hot.
• Refridgerates well for reheating.

THE BEST HOMEMADE STEWED POTATOES EVER....NOT POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Peel and cube potatoes, put in a medium pot and fill with water until it's about 3 inches above potatoes, bring to a boil, you want the potatoes cooked to they are just fork tender, not falling apart. After the potatoes are done keep them in the same water you cooked them in,.
• 2. in a jar or container that has a tight lid put the flour and half cup of water in it and shake it until the flour is COMPLETELY dissolved,.
• 3. stirring constantly but carefully add the dissolved flour and water into the pot with the potatoes and water allow a few minutes to cook on simmer so that it can thicken. If you want it thicker then you can add more flour, if you want it thinner you can just add a little more water.
• 4. Now is when you want to season to taste with your salt and pepper and the rest of the spices i listed, or you can just season them with salt and pepper either way they are WONDERFUL,.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

OLD TIMEY FISH STEW

Steps:

• 1. In a large stock pot, cook bacon until done, remove to plate, keep warm.
• 2. Add onions, cook until soft about 5 minutes.
• 3. Crumble up your bacon,and return to the pot, add potatoes, fish fillets, and enough water to cover.
• 4. Cook over medium heat until potatoes and fish are almost done.
• 5. Add the 2 cans of tomato paste and stir well. Be careful not to stir the stew too much or else the fish will break apart. Lower the heat to a simmer.
• 6. Add hot sauce to taste or to your liking. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
• 7. Crack the eggs whole one at a time into the stew,let them poach. Be careful as you stir them. Let the eggs cook until they are firm. Taste your broth and adjust your seasonings if needed.
• 8. Turn off the heat. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!