Scotch Stew

This recipe comes from Melting Pot Potluck. It was put together to announce the arrival of a new pastor and his wife. Origin: Scotland.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 stew

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  ground round
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups boiling water
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  large onion, diced fine
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 6  carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2  tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. Melt butter in heavy skillet. When pan is quite hot, add meat and brown about 15 minutes, turning until good and brown. Then pour in 2 cups boiling water and stir. Add garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Cover, turn heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Then remove garlic, add carrots, and cook 45 minutes longer. Make a paste of flour and cold water and add to meat and stir. Simmer for 15 minutes longer. Serve on 6 portions of mashed potatoes.