On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:59:56 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/10/2022 5:40 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Wed, 9 Feb 2022 21:24:46 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Based on a traditional Scottish dish. Mince & Mashed Potatoes.
>>>
>>> I only had ground round (too lean minced beef) so I had to add a drizzle
>>> of oil to add some fat to the beef when I browned it. This is normally
>>> made with 80/20 ground beef. I seasoned the ground round with S&P and
>>> cooked it in a skillet, cooking and stirring until it was still a little
>>> pink. If using 80/20, drain off all but 1 Tbs. of fat. I didn't have
>>> to drain off any fat. Stir in 1/2 cup of water and 2-3 Tbs.
>>> Worcestershire sauce. Cover the pan and simmer on low for 10-15
>>> minutes. You'll wind up with minced beef and a clear "gravy".
>>>
>>> Meanwhile, I boiled some Yukon Gold potatoes and made the mashed
>>> potatoes. Use whatever potatoes you wish.
>>>
>>> Mince & Mashed Potatoes is a family recipe that lives on. Nothing fancy
>>> but very tasty and filling. :)
>>
>> I would add chopped sauteed cabbage - that's Scottish, too, right?
>> That gives you Mince, Mash, Bubble & Squeak.
>>
> I'd rather have Bubble & Squeak sans the meat. :) I thought Bubble &
> Squeak called for boiled or roasted potatoes, not mashed potatoes. I
> could be wrong about that. That traditional dish is not something that
> was handed down as a 'family' recipe.
Bubble and Squeak is always at least mashed potatoes. The rest of
the ingredients are variable as it is meant to use up leftovers.
But most often cabbage or kale. Onion and some leftover meat such
as minced roast, sausage, or bacon would be common.
If this weren't a sleeping night (rather than a sleeping day), I
might have gone downstairs to make some right now... It'll have to
wait until tomorrow PM. Unless I get a better itch before then...
It looks like the name of your dish is really Mince & Tatties. That
doesn't fit well into my name plan. No parents would let their kids
listen to music by, "Mince, Titties, Bubble, & Squeak" <sigh> Now I
need a new game plan for dinner tomorrow - gee thanks.
-sw