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A serving of mince and tatties, a popular Scottish dish.

Mince and Tatties

Diana
Treat your family to this traditional Scottish favorite. Mince and tatties is a cozy and budget-friendly one-skillet dinner!
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Servings 4 servings
Course British Food, Ground Beef, Mashed Potatoes
Cuisine Scottish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth, or more as needed
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 1 cup peas, steamed, optional

For the Tatties

  • 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoons salt, for the cooking water, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

  • Sauté the aromatics. Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion, and celery. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and cook for 4 minutes.
    Sauté the aromatics.
  • Brown the meat. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef, for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir the flour into the beef mixture and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
    Brown the ground beef with the vegetables.
  • Add the liquids. Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and bouillon and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue to cook for about 20 minutes. If too thick, add a bit more broth. Taste for seasonings and add salt and pepper, if needed. Add the steamed peas, if using, and heat through.
  • Prepare the tatties. Put the chunks of potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 2 teaspoons of salt; place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a saucepan or the microwave until the butter is melted.Drain the potatoes and put them in a bowl (put them through a ricer if you have one). Add the hot milk and butter mixture to the potatoes along with 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and mash until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings, as needed.
    Prepare the mashed potatoes (tatties).
  • Serve and enjoy. Serve the mince alongside the mashed potatoes, along with butter for the potatoes and a garnish of chopped parsley, if desired.
    A plate of comforting mince and tatties, a popular Scottish dish.
Keyword carrots, gravy, ground beef, mashed potatoes, mince and tatties
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