TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH STEW: STEWED BEEF & PORK SAUSAGE RECIPE

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made easily.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and turnips; cook for another 4-5 minutes.

Sprinkle in thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Pour in beef broth and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 20-30 minutes more.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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