Liverpool scouse with beef and carrots
A proper Liverpool scouse: beef, potatoes and carrots cooked down into a thick, comforting stew.
- Time2 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.73 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
Heat the oil in a heavy pan and brown the beef in two batches for 6 minutes each.
12 min - 2
Add the onions and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Pour in the stock, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour.
60 min - 4
Add half the potatoes and simmer for 30 minutes more.
30 min - 5
Add the rest of the potatoes and cook for 25 minutes until the first lot has melted into the gravy.
25 min - 6
Season with black pepper. Serve with pickled red cabbage if you like.
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