Lamb stovies
A Scottish one pot of soft potatoes, onions and lamb, slowly stewed until it all melts together.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.91 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter with the oil in a large heavy pan. Cook the onions on a low heat for 10 minutes until soft and golden.
10 min - 2
Add the lamb mince and turn up the heat. Brown for 6 minutes, breaking it up.
6 min - 3
Stir in the tomato purée, then add the potatoes, water, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
- 4
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on a low heat for 40 minutes, stirring now and then, until the potatoes are very soft.
40 min - 5
Take off the lid and cook for 5 more minutes, crushing some of the potato, until thick and creamy.
5 min - 6
Remove the bay leaves, stir through the parsley and serve hot.
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