Mince & Tatties

What is "mince and tatties"? - I hear you ask. Basically it is meat and potatoes, but with a Scottish recipe. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved mince & tatties, and even these days I could live on it.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  lb beef mince (Yanks call it 'ground sirloin', we usually buy the 8%-10% fat range)
• 1  large onion
•  vegetable oil or  olive oil
•  carrot
•  peas (we use frozen)
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) packet  beef gravy
• 6  boiling potatoes

Directions

1. In a good sized pan (non-stick is best) heat up some oil, chop up the onion, and stir fry.
2. Break up the mince, and place in the pan.
3. Stir until brown.
4. Make up the brown gravy (see packet for directions! LOL).
5. Add the gravy to the mince, and start to simmer.
6. Chop up the carrots (as much/little as you want) and add to the mix.
7. Pour in some peas.
8. Add salt (we use low sodium)& pepper, stir and simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes.
9. Peel and chop the potatoes, and boil for about 20 minutes, adding some salt.
10. Serve and enjoy.
11. Also great if served with some boiled cabbage or Brussels sprouts.