Stovies
Soft, savoury potatoes and onions cooked slowly with corned beef until they melt together. Proper Scottish comfort food.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.15 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 dripping in a large heavy pan over a medium heat. Cook the onions for 8 minutes, until soft and just golden.
8 min - 2
Layer half the potatoes over the onions and season with pepper.
- 3
Add the corned beef, then top with the rest of the potatoes. Pour over the hot water.
- 4
Cover tightly and cook on a low heat for 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Do not stir yet.
35 min - 5
Take off the lid and cook for 5 minutes to steam off any extra liquid.
5 min - 6
Stir roughly so some potato breaks down and thickens the dish. Serve hot with oatcakes or buttered bread.
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