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A dish that is best made the day before is required, so as to improve the flavor. Serves 6 to 8.
Ingredients
2 lb. lean minced beef
2 large onions, sliced
3 tablespoons seasoned flour
4 oz swede or turnips, cubed
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 pints water and 2 beef stock cubes
2 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 small can tomatoes
4 carrots, cubed
Pinch of mixed herbs
2 sticks celery, sliced
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Method
Set oven to 300 Fahrenheit or mark two.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
Mix the meat with the seasoned flour and fry until well browned.
Transfer to a casserole dish.
Put the fresh vegetables in the frying pan, cover and sweat for a few minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Check the seasoning.
Pour over the meat in the casserole and stir well.
Cover tightly and cook slowly for about 1 ½ hours.
Served with French fried potatoes and a green vegetable.
Courtesy of “Favourite Farmhouse Recipes”, compiled by Carole Gregory and published by J. Salmon Ltd.