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Scottish Mince and Tatties, Easy Weeknight Comfort Food

downtonabbeycooks · October 15, 2018 ·

Mince and Tatties is a traditional Scottish Comfort food which is easy to prepare and a joy for all your fellow servants to enjoy downstairs at your Abbey.

Scottish Mince and Tatties, Easy Weeknight Comfort Food

Mince and Tatties is a traditional Scottish Comfort food which is easy to prepare and a joy for all your fellow servants to enjoy downstairs at your Abbey.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Edwardian, Low Fat, Scottish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef/ mince
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup peas
  • 6 cups mashed potatos
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Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet to medium and add the mince, pressing to break up into smaller pieces.
  • Once the meat has browned, add the butter and diced onion and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir until all the flour is absorbed.
  • Add the beef stock, carrots and simmer for 20 minutes until the gravy has thickened.
  • The peas cook quickly so add them in the last five minutes of cooking.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve by putting your mashed tatties (potatoes) on the bottom with the mince on top.

Notes

Follow this link for the recipe to make the best mashed potatoes
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Filed Under: COVID Comfort Food, Downstairs with Carson, Fall, Low Fat, Main Course, Robert Burns Night, Winter Tagged With: mince and tatties, Scottish comfort food

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