Scotch Stew

Submitted by CJAY8248

"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: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 stew
• Serves: 6

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.

Reviews

[Melinda M.]

This was absolutely GREAT! It tasted just like the wonderful Scotch Stew that was served in elementary school nearly 40 years ago! There are no tweaks needed for this great dish!!