Potato Stew
This vegetarian builds potatoes and fresh dill into an easy meal you can have ready in about 55 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan and pan. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into roughly 2 cm cubes, then boil them in lightly salted water for about 12 to 15 minutes until just tender but still holding their shape, and drain.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, sprinkle in the wheat flour, and stir constantly for about 1 minute to cook out the raw taste without letting it colour.
- Gradually whisk in the milk a little at a time, stirring well after each addition to keep the sauce smooth, then bring it to a gentle simmer so it thickens.
- Season the sauce with the salt and white pepper, then add the drained potatoes and simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes so they absorb the flavour, stirring carefully to avoid breaking them up.
- Chop the fresh dill finely and stir most of it into the stew, reserving a little for garnish, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve the potato stew hot in bowls, scattered with the remaining dill, on its own or alongside cured fish or sausages.
You'll use: Saucepan · Pan · Large pot · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Potato Stew take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Potato Stew vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Potato Stew is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Boiled Potatoes and stew ( Nigerian dish).jpg by Beendy234, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.