Description
Warm and hearty stewed potatoes with ham bring comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Tender potato chunks simmered with smoky ham create a simple, satisfying meal that feels like a hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4.5 cups potatoes
- 1 cup ham
- 3 cups chicken broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat (350°F) until it sizzles and coats the bottom of the pot.
- Add 1 medium chopped onion to the melted butter and sauté for exactly 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Toss 1 cup diced ham into the pot and cook alongside the onions for 2-3 minutes to develop a rich, savory flavor profile.
- Add 4.5 cups quartered potatoes to the pot, spreading them evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper directly over the potatoes, stirring carefully to ensure each piece gets seasoned.
- Pour 3 cups chicken broth into the pot, making sure all potatoes are completely submerged. Add water if needed to cover the ingredients.
- Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, which takes about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until your potatoes become fork-tender.
- Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- For a thicker consistency, gently mash a few potatoes against the side of the pot using a wooden spoon.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture, as they hold their shape well during stewing.
- Cut potatoes into uniform quarters to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with olive oil and use lean ham to reduce overall fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary when cooking the onions to introduce an extra layer of aromatic depth to your stewed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg