Source: Nelea Reazanteva, AdobeStockSometimes you crave the simplest food – hearty and aromatic. And pots are exactly what you need! We've gathered recipes where meat, potatoes, spices, and a little patience create a real miracle! Everything simmers in its own juices, and it's cooked without much fuss – just pop it in the oven for an hour!
1. Potatoes with Meat and Sour Cream in Pots
Source: AdobeStockSour cream makes the meat and potatoes even more tender.
You will need: 500 g of any meat, 500 g of potatoes, 100 g of onion, 200 ml of sour cream, 4 cloves of garlic, 20 g of herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the meat into medium pieces and mix it with chopped onion, garlic, salt, and spices. Let it marinate for half an hour, then arrange it in pots. Top with sliced potatoes and sprinkle with chopped herbs. Add sour cream and a few tablespoons of water, and bake for 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Potatoes with Meat and Tomato in Pots
Source: AdobeStockA juicy tomato base that gives the potatoes a bright sweet and sour note.
You will need: 600 g of any meat, 800 g of potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp. tomato paste, salt, spices, water or broth.
Preparation: Cut, season, and lightly fry the meat, then arrange it in pots. Chop and fry the onion with carrots until soft, add tomato paste and simmer for another 5 minutes. If desired, add finely chopped pickled cucumbers at the end.
Spread the resulting sautéed mixture over the meat, and then top with potato cubes. Season a little more and pour water or broth almost to the top. Place the pots in the oven for 40-50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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3. Potatoes with Meat and Vegetables in Pots
Source: AdobeStockColorful vegetables add freshness and texture to the dish.
You will need: 500 g of any meat, 500 g of potatoes, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut and place the potatoes in pots. Then cut and fry the meat with onion until golden brown, season, and arrange them over the potatoes. Next – grated carrots and sliced vegetables. Sprinkle everything with spices to taste, pour hot water halfway up, and bake for 1 hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Potatoes with Meat, Mushrooms, and Cheese in Pots
Source: AdobeStockMushrooms add an even richer aroma, and the meat becomes soft and juicy.
You will need: 400 g of any meat, 700-800 g of potatoes, 200 g of mushrooms, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 100 g of hard cheese, vegetable oil, butter, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut and fry the meat until golden. Separately fry the onion with grated carrots, slice the mushrooms and potatoes, and grate the cheese. Fry the mushrooms too. Layer potatoes, fried mushrooms, meat, and onion with carrots in the pots in this order.
Periodically sprinkle with spices. If desired, make thinner layers and repeat them twice. Add a slice of butter, pour in 50 ml of hot water, and sprinkle everything with grated cheese. Bake the dish for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Potatoes with Meat and Cabbage in Pots
Source: AdobeStockCrispy cabbage is very appropriate in such an everyday dish.
You will need: 500 g of any meat, 400 g of potatoes, 300 g of cabbage, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 2 onions, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut all ingredients into small pieces. Pour a little oil into the pots, add the meat and season. Then layer the cabbage, and on top – the rest of the vegetables. Season again, pour in 2 tbsp. of water and, if desired, add a little sour cream or tomato. Bake for 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Potatoes with Meat and Soy Sauce in Pots
Source: AdobeStockSoy sauce has long established itself as a universal addition.
You will need: 400 g of any meat, 700 g of potatoes, 20-25 ml of soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and arrange the potatoes in pots. Cut and fry the meat until cooked, season, mix with soy sauce, stir, and place it over the potatoes. Pour hot water over everything and bake for 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Potatoes with Meat and Beans in Pots
Source: AdobeStockIn case you need to make the dish as hearty as possible!
You will need: 400 g of pork, 500 g of potatoes, 150 g of red beans, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp. tomato paste, 50 ml of dry white wine, 1 bunch of herbs, 2-3 cloves of garlic, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight and boil them until cooked. Roughly chop the vegetables and meat. Pour a little vegetable oil into the pots, add the meat and season. On top of it – onion and carrots, then – beans, and then – potatoes. Don't forget to add spices to taste!
Sprinkle everything with chopped herbs and garlic. Dilute the tomato paste in a glass of water, pour it over the potatoes, and add wine. Bake for 50-60 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Potatoes with Meat and Pumpkin in Pots
Source: AdobeStockAn autumn recipe to add color and variety to your weekdays.
You will need: 400 g of beef, 5 potatoes, 300 g of pumpkin, 1 carrot, 1 onion, vegetable oil, butter, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the beef, potatoes, and pumpkin into medium pieces, and the carrots and onion into small pieces. Fry and set aside the beef, then fry the carrots and onion in the same pan. Separately fry the pumpkin.
In the pots, layer the meat, then potatoes, then the sautéed mixture, and on top – pumpkin. Sprinkle the layers with spices, add a piece of butter, and pour water halfway up. Bake for 1.5 hours in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Potatoes with Lamb in Pots
Source: AdobeStockLamb gives the dish a distinctive flavor, and the potatoes become especially aromatic.
You will need: 400 g of lamb, 400 g of potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut and brown the meat in a pan. Separately fry the chopped onion, mix it with the lamb, and arrange it in pots. Add the sliced vegetables, season, and pour in water. Bake everything for approximately 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius, then for another 1 hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Potatoes with Chicken in Pots
Source: AdobeStockA lighter recipe with tender pieces of chicken.
You will need: 500 g of chicken, 500 g of potatoes, 2 onions, 2 cloves of garlic, 80 g of hard cheese, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice, fry, and arrange the onion in pots. Cut the chicken and mix it with spices. You can also marinate the meat beforehand in soy sauce or any marinade to taste. Place the sliced potatoes over the onion, then the chicken, and then potatoes again. Pour in a few tablespoons of water, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.