Description

A hearty, comforting one-pan meal featuring tender meat and potatoes in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to please the whole family.

Ingredients

For the Skillet:

1 lb meat (chicken, beef, or pork), cut into chunks
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 lbs)
1 onion, chopped up
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Start with the Aromatics

Melt butter in your skillet over medium heat. Throw in onion and garlic, cook until they smell good – maybe 4 minutes. Don’t burn the garlic.

Brown the Meat

Add meat and brown it on all sides. Takes about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. This step matters for flavor.

Add the Potatoes

Dump in potatoes and mix everything up. The potatoes should get coated with the pan stuff.

Simmer Until Tender

Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through. Potatoes are done when they’re soft.

Make It Creamy

Take off the lid, add cream. Let it bubble for 5 minutes until it gets thick. Don’t boil it hard.

Rest and Serve

Turn off heat, let it sit for a few minutes. This makes the sauce the right thickness.

Notes

Cut potatoes the same size

Don’t crowd the meat when browning

Taste it before serving – some broths are saltier than others

Room temperature cream won’t curdle

Use a splatter screen or your stove will be a mess

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet/Pan-fried
Cuisine: American