Easy One-Pot Dinners with Quality Meats from Gartner’s

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Looking for one-pot dinners that make weeknights easy without sacrificing flavor? At Gartner’s Meat Market in Portland, we believe great meals start with high-quality meat and simple ingredients.

When dinner needs to be straightforward and satisfying, one-pot meals are hard to beat. Fewer dishes and lots of flavor. Here are five great one-pot dinner options.

One pot dinner - steak and diced potatoes on a white dish, the white dish is on top of a blue cloth on a wooden table. There is a fork and knife to the left as well as a glass of white wine.

1. One-Pot Beef Short Rib Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lbs Gartner’s beef short ribs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine, optional
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Pat short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear short ribs on all sides until deeply browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze the pot with red wine if using, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add beef broth, potatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Return short ribs to the pot.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
  7. Remove herbs before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

2. One-Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

  • 4 Gartner’s chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large deep skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken breasts and sear 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in rice and toast lightly for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until rice is nearly tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and spinach.
  6. Return chicken to the pot, cover, and cook an additional 5 to 8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  7. Stir in Parmesan and season to taste.

3. Skillet Steak and Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 Gartner’s steaks (whatever your favorite cut is!)
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add potatoes cut-side down. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add steaks to the same skillet and sear 3 to 5 minutes per side depending on thickness and desired doneness.
  4. During the last minute of cooking, add butter and garlic to the pan. Spoon melted butter over the steaks.
  5. Remove steaks and rest 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. Return potatoes to skillet briefly to warm through. Garnish with parsley and serve.

4. One-Pot Sausage, Veggies and Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Gartner’s Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • Grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown sausage over medium heat, breaking it into pieces. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add zucchini and bell pepper and cook 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in pasta, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve with Parmesan on top.

5. One-Pot Ground Beef Chili

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Gartner’s fresh ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 large can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add beans, tomatoes, spices, and beef broth. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving if necessary.

If you are searching for easy one-pot dinner ideas in Portland, stop by Gartner’s Meat Market and let our team help you choose the perfect cut for your next meal. Simple recipes are made great when you start with quality meat

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