OLD FASHIONED STEWED TATERS N' ONIONS

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I grew up with stewed potatoes. Mom usually had them with pinto beans and a side of cornbread. This recipe isn't precise because it's one of those handed down from mom to daughter recipes. It's hard to tell how old this is. My mom told me how to make it and I'm sure her mom told her, and so on. These "taters n' onions" as we...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Potatoes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 or 5 medium white potatoes (yukon gold potatoes work very well, too)
1 medium onion
1/4 to 1/2 c whole milk
butter to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and rinse potatoes. Cut into pieces and put into a large saucepan. Peel and quarter onion and put into pan with potatoes. Cover with water bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender.
  • 2. When potatoes are done, pour off most of the water. It's okay if there's a little water left with the potatoes. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted and potatoes have thickened. This usually only takes a few minutes. Do not mash, but leave in chunks. Serve with your favorite meat and vegetables.

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