Southern stewed potatoes are a simple, comforting side dish made by gently simmering tender potatoes with onion, butter, broth, and everyday seasonings. The potatoes become soft and flavorful while the cooking liquid develops a rich, savory texture that makes every bite satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple pantry ingredients: Potatoes, onion, butter, broth, and everyday seasonings create the dish.
- Tender and savory: The potatoes slowly simmer until they are fork-tender and full of comforting flavor.
- Budget-friendly: This recipe turns inexpensive potatoes into a satisfying side dish.
- One-pot convenience: Everything cooks in one pot, keeping cleanup easy.
- Perfect with Southern meals: Serve it alongside chicken, pork, meatloaf, beans, or greens.
- Easy to customize: Adjust the seasonings and herbs to suit your meal.
How to Make Southern Stewed Potatoes
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 1½-inch chunks. Keeping the pieces similar in size helps them cook evenly.
Cook the Onion
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
Add the Seasonings
Sprinkle the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over the softened onion. Stir for about 30 seconds until the mixture is evenly coated and fragrant.
Add the Potatoes and Broth
Add the potato chunks and gently stir to coat them with the seasoned onion mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and water. The liquid should come close to covering the potatoes.
Simmer Until Tender
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Partially cover the pot and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir gently once or twice during cooking.
Finish and Serve
Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes if you want a slightly thicker broth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then stir in the fresh parsley. Serve warm with plenty of the savory cooking liquid.
Recipe Tips
- Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they finish cooking at the same time.
- Keep the heat gentle once the potatoes begin simmering.
- Avoid vigorous stirring because tender potatoes can break apart easily.
- For thicker broth, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- Taste the broth near the end and adjust the salt as needed.
- Yukon Gold potatoes are especially good when you want creamy centers with pieces that hold together.
Southern Stewed Potatoes
These Southern stewed potatoes simmer until fork-tender in a savory broth with softened onions, butter, and everyday seasonings. Everything cooks in one pot for an easy, comforting side dish that pairs beautifully with classic Southern meals.
Why You’ll Love It
Simple Ingredients
Potatoes, onion, butter, broth, and everyday seasonings create the dish.
Tender & Savory
The potatoes slowly simmer until fork-tender and full of comforting flavor.
Budget-Friendly
Inexpensive potatoes become a satisfying side dish with a savory cooking liquid.
One-Pot Convenience
Everything cooks in one pot, keeping preparation and cleanup easy.
Perfect Pairing
Serve alongside chicken, pork, meatloaf, beans, or greens.
Easy to Customize
Adjust the seasonings and herbs to suit your meal.
Ingredients
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- Potatoes
- Chopped onion
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Chicken broth
- Water
- Fresh parsley
Potato Tip
Yukon Gold potatoes are especially good when you want creamy centers with pieces that hold together.
Quick Instructions
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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 1½-inch chunks so they cook evenly.
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Cook the Onion
Melt butter in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Cook the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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3
Add the Seasonings
Sprinkle flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over the onion. Stir for about 30 seconds.
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Add Potatoes & Broth
Add the potatoes and gently coat them with the seasoned onion mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and water.
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Simmer Until Tender
Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until fork-tender.
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Thicken the Broth
Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes if you want a slightly thicker broth.
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Finish & Serve
Taste and adjust the seasoning, stir in fresh parsley, and serve warm with plenty of the savory cooking liquid.
For the Best Results
Keep the heat gentle once the potatoes begin simmering and avoid vigorous stirring. This helps the tender potatoes hold their shape instead of breaking apart.
Serving Ideas
Serve with chicken, pork, meatloaf, beans, or greens for a comforting Southern-style meal.
Thicker Broth
Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes when you prefer a slightly thicker cooking liquid.
Seasoning
Taste the broth near the end and adjust the salt as needed before serving.