Best Scottish Mince And Tatties Recipes

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SCOTTISH MINCE AND TATTIES



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This is one of those dish you can add any seasonings you like. From Worcestershire sauce, a tad of dry mustard, thyme, etc. You can add any cut vegetable you have on hand. Nor do you have to mash the potatoes. But I am going to give you the simple recipe an old Scottish/Irish friend, Ellen Donovan,gave so many years ago. It's...

Provided by Bonnie Beck

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef, or chicken, turkey, pork or lamb (lamb not my favorite)
a few potatoes peeled boiled or bake them then skin them
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1-2 beef bouillon, cubes
salt an pepper to taste
1 clove of garlic smashed (optional)
4 small carrots, chopped
peas (optional)
a bit of chopped parsley or baby dill
green beans (optional)
a tad of flour or cornstarch to thicken

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the potatoes... Take the ground meat and onions and set in a pan with just enough water to cover and a tab bit more. Bring to a boil, add salt and pepper and any seasonings you like. Add the carrots and any other vegetable. Cook a few minutes at a boil. Add the cubes of beef bouillon.
  • 2. When all is cooked add a tad of flour or cornstarch to thicken. Serve over mashed potatoes, the cubed potatoes or the baked potatoes. Serve with the chopped parsley or chopped baby dill on top.

SCOTTISH MINCE 'N TATTIES



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My best friend married a gent from Glasgow, and he gave me this recipe because he got tired of cooking it for me all the time! It's simple and savoury, and if you want a truly authentic Scottish meal, serve it with buttered peas.

Provided by getoutofmygalley

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package bisto gravy mix (any gravy mix will do, but Bisto has a bit more flavor)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 -6 potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat. Drain fat.
  • Make a small well in the center of the meat, and add the gravy mix and water.
  • Stir until gravy boils and thickens.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
  • Heat through and turn down to low to keep warm.
  • Adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper, if you like.
  • With a ricer or a potato masher, mix the boiled potatoes with the butter, milk and salt to taste.
  • Serve the meat with the potatoes. It's good with peas!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 744.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 14.6

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