Source: FomaA, AdobeStockSometimes you don't want anything fancy, just something tasty, hearty, and straightforward. We suggest preparing just such a dish – fried potatoes with meat in a skillet. It's perfect for dinner after a long day or when you need to feed the whole family quickly. Check out 8 of the best recipes in our selection!
1. Classic Fried Potatoes with Meat
Source: AdobeStockSprinkle with chopped herbs before serving.
You will need: 6-8 potatoes, 300 g pork or other meat, 1 onion, vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Cut the meat into large pieces, chop the onion, and cut the potatoes into sticks. Fry the meat until golden brown over high heat – about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, immediately cover the skillet, leave for a few minutes, then stir and reduce the heat.
Cook everything together for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. You don't need to stir constantly – a few times will be enough. After that, add the onion, salt, and cook until the dish is done.
2. Fried Potatoes with Meat and Garlic in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockAppetizing and very aromatic. What more could you want?
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 300 g meat, 100 g onion, 2-3 cloves garlic, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the meat into small pieces, the potatoes into cubes or sticks, and the onion into half-rings. Fry the meat until golden brown over high heat, season, and add the potatoes. Continue frying over medium heat until they soften. Then add the onion and cook everything until done. A few minutes before finishing – salt and add minced garlic.
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3. Fried Potatoes with Meat and Carrots
Source: AdobeStockA perfect everyday dish that simply has no flaws.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 300 g meat, 100 g carrots, 100 g onion, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut and fry the meat until golden brown over high heat, then set it aside. In the same skillet, fry the potatoes cut into sticks, chopped onion, and grated carrots.
Fry the vegetables for 10-15 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally, then return the meat. Stir, cover, reduce heat, and cook for another 10 minutes until done. Salt and season at the very end.
4. Fried Potatoes with Meat and Mushrooms in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockYou don't have to use button mushrooms. Chanterelles are also good!
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 400 g meat, 200 g mushrooms, 1/2 onion, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut and fry the meat until golden brown over high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms, fry for another 2 minutes, then add the potatoes. Cook for another 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, reduce heat, and cook for the same amount of time. Salt and season at the end.
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5. Fried Potatoes with Meat and Pumpkin
Source: AdobeStockHow about this original recipe for variety?
You will need: 400 g potatoes, 400 g pumpkin, 300-400 g meat, 1 onion, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut, season, and fry the meat until golden brown over high heat, reduce heat, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Add the onion, and after another 3 minutes, set this mixture aside.
Fry thinly sliced potatoes and pumpkin in the same skillet until nicely browned. Return the meat to the vegetables, salt, season, and cook everything together for 7-10 minutes covered over low heat.
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6. Fried Potatoes with Minced Meat in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockLeftover minced meat from cutlets or other dishes will fit perfectly.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 300 g minced meat, 1 onion, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut and fry the potatoes over high heat until golden, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat slightly and cook until almost done. Separately fry the minced meat with onion until cooked, season, and mix with the potatoes. Cook everything together for 5 minutes over low heat.
7. Fried Potatoes with Meat and Vegetables in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, add any vegetables to your taste.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 250 g meat, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 50 g frozen green peas, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the meat and vegetables into small pieces or strips. Fry the meat over high heat until golden brown, reduce heat and cook for another 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
In the same skillet, fry the potatoes until done and also set aside. Separately fry the onion, after 5 minutes add the bell pepper and green peas. After another 3-4 minutes – season, return the meat and potatoes to the skillet, stir, and heat everything together for 2-3 minutes covered.
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8. Fried Potatoes with Meat and Tomatoes under Cheese
Source: AdobeStockPractically a full-fledged casserole, but without an oven.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 400-500 g minced meat, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, 3 green onion stalks, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spices and finely chopped onion, and cook for another 5 minutes, then set aside. In the same skillet, fry thinly sliced potatoes.
After 7-8 minutes, season, reduce heat, and cook for the same amount of time. Spread the minced meat over the potatoes, sprinkle with grated cheese, and top with tomato slices. Cover everything and cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, and at the end – sprinkle with chopped green onions.