If you didn’t know where I lived, you would never guess how close to Liverpool we are by my accent. The combination of a Dad from Leigh and 4 years at uni in Preston have given me a proper Lancashire accent. I do love Liverpool though – One of the best cities on earth with the best comfort food, Scouse or often known as, Lobbies.
Is this recipe Scouse or Lobbies?
Its a common debate around here what you call Scouse. My mum calls it Hotpot (but I tend to think that is more slices of potatoes?) and other St Helens folk call it Lobbies? (presumably because you ‘lob’ it all in?)
I was hoping to bring you lovely news of a relaxed Bonfire evening with traditional Scouse and treacle toffee but this happened last night and we spent the night in A&E. OH stood on a sewing needle and it broke off in his foot. We are waiting a call to go back for surgery to remove it. What joy!
I’m not precious about what meat I put in Scouse – Most people put lamb in but tonight we only had a tiny amount of lamb so actually added beef too.
Two things are compulsory though – there must be HP sauce and bread to dip in!
Now I know that this Scouse recipe is a bit of a departure from my normal Bake of the Week style but after making an Apple & Walnut Oat Loaf and Toasted Coconut Cupcakes this week, I needed some savoury home cooking. Scouse is still mostly cooked in the oven so happily still fits in the Bake of the Week theme.
SCOUSE
| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 2 hours, 45 minutes |
| Total time | 3 hours |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party |
| Region | British |
INGREDIENTS
- 12 Medium Potatoes
- 2 Carrots (Chopped into circles then halved)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1kg Diced Beef or Lamb
- 3 tablespoons Plain Flour
- 2 Onions
- 1 splash Worcestershire Sauce
- 1l Beef Stock
- Salt & Pepper
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 10 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- Brown Sauce & Fresh Bread to serve
DIRECTIONS
| 1. | |
| In a large pan, boil the potatoes and carrots until just soft – Keep to one side | |
| 2. | |
| Heat the Olive Oil in a large casserole pan, and add the meat – browning all over. Add the flour and coat all over. | |
| 3. | |
| Add the beef stock & herbs and heat through. Drain the potatoes & carrots and add to the pan. | |
| 4. | |
| Add the worcestershire sauce, s&p to taste & bake in the oven with a lid on for 2-2.5 hours. Make sure the liquid doesn’t evaporate – you may need to top up. | |
I hope Mr is better soon, that really must be so painful!! This scouse looks lovely, I haven’t heard of it before but it looks perfect for this time of year. I have linked two recipes this week. This weeks post and the one I didn’t link up last week, I swear I’d forget my head if it wasn’t screwed on! Hope you have a good weekend xx
Thank you Mrs P! He’s booked in for surgery in the morning. Ooh you must try Scouse – The easiest, warmest, comforting meal ever. Thanks for linking – I already mentioned your peanut cake but am happy to see it again 😉 x
Oh my goodness, your poor hubby, hope he gets that darn needle (no pun intended) out of his foot soon! Love the look of your Scouse, a great hearty comfort dish:-)
I’ve never heard os scouse before, but it sounds like a real delicious winter warmer. That x-ray with the pin in his foot, ooh I can’t even look at it! Eeek!
I hadn’t heard of a scouse either. Sounds lovely
Wow, the scouse sure looks like a good old rib sticker! Hope OH’s foot is on the mend, that sure must have hurt!
Angela x
What a great round up, some lovely bakes there. I haven’t tried scouse either but it looks like a great winter stew.
As a Scouser don’t forget to have sliced beetroot or red cabbage as a side dish. It’s a must
I love a bit a Scouse even though I’m from Salford. What temp should the oven be on?
Aah, sorry! I always forget to include the oven temp – My standard is around 160C for this type of dish.