Main course

Scouse

A Liverpool lamb stew with potatoes and carrots, traditionally served with pickled red cabbage.

  • Time2 hr 30
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.50 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the lamb in batches. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the onions in the pan for 5 minutes, stir in the flour for 1 minute, then add the stock and Worcestershire sauce.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Return the lamb with the bay leaves and half the potatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour.

    60 min
  4. 4

    Add the carrots and remaining potatoes and cook for 40 minutes more, until the first potatoes have broken down and thickened the stew.

    40 min
  5. 5

    Season well, remove the bay leaves and serve with pickled red cabbage and crusty bread.

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