Traditional Scottish recipe: Stovies

Loved by many, and made often over the winter months, here's a delicious recipe for traditional Scottish stovies.


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Published: June 28, 2017
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Stovies

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil and then colour the beef all over for two to three minutes.

2. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

3. Add the vegetables and let them sweat for two to three minutes.

4. Then place the beef back on top and cover with the stock and cook slowly for two to three hours, until the beef is tender.

5. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the oil and fry the mince until brown and crispy.

6. Add the onion and cook for two to three minutes.

7. Season with salt and pepper, then add the braised beef, potatoes and stock and simmer for 30 minutes, until the potatoes feel soft and have absorbed all the stock.

Stovies

Picture: Marc Millar

Ingredients

  • 400g braised beef blade
  • 200g minced beef
  • 4 large potatoes, cut into dice
  • 1 litre chicken or beef stock
  • Sliced onion For the braised beef blade
  • 400g beef blade
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 stick celery, chopped
  • Enough stock to cover beef
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