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jmcquown

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Feb 9, 2022, 9:24:56 PM2/9/22
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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. :)

Jill

Dave Smith

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Feb 9, 2022, 9:53:16 PM2/9/22
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Ours was a toasted barley and wild rice salad. The grains were toasted
then water added and cooked til done and cooled a bit. Chopped up and
orange pepper and a zucchini and dress with canola oil, dijon mustard,
apple cider vinegar, grated garlic. Then added a chopped up cooked
chicken breast . It is one of the best recipes from the heart and
stroke menu tool kit.



Jeanne

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Feb 10, 2022, 3:23:04 AM2/10/22
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Uhm Yes. Ghe Ghe Ghe :)))))))))))

Jeanne

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Gary

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Feb 10, 2022, 4:55:23 AM2/10/22
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I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
not everyone likes onion in that.

So...2 separate items on your plate, or both mixed together?

For leftovers, both mixed together and turned into fried potato cakes
sounds like a nice thing to make.

I've got plenty of fresh onions and quite a few potatoes that need to be
used soon or lose them. I plan to turn that into fried potato/onion hash
then freeze several portions for the future.


Sqwertz

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Feb 10, 2022, 5:40:17 AM2/10/22
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I would add chopped sauteed cabbage - that's Scottish, too, right?
That gives you Mince, Mash, Bubble & Squeak.

It's also the name of a new upcoming Girl Band: Two hardcore mod
bitches and two preppy cheerleader-homecoming queen types. It seems
to work well for them. And I know it works for me, at least!

-sw

Michael Trew

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Feb 10, 2022, 12:28:17 PM2/10/22
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On 2/10/2022 4:56, Gary wrote:
> On 2/9/2022 9:24 PM, 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. :)
>>
>> Jill
>
> I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
> not everyone likes onion in that.
>
> So...2 separate items on your plate, or both mixed together?

I was thinking the same thing, curious if she merged them into a
Shepard's pie type ordeal or separate. Onions would be a nice addition.

Martin

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Feb 10, 2022, 12:46:15 PM2/10/22
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Martin

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jmcquown

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Feb 10, 2022, 5:55:11 PM2/10/22
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On 2/10/2022 4:56 AM, Gary wrote:
> On 2/9/2022 9:24 PM, 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. :)
>>
>> Jill
>
> I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
> not everyone likes onion in that.
>
Chopped onions simply aren't a part of the family recipe. Don't ask me
why. If you ever make it, feel free to add onion. Maybe minced garlic,
too. :)

> So...2 separate items on your plate, or both mixed together?
>
I forgot to mention because it is so ingrained; you spoon the mince on
top of the mashed potatoes.

> For leftovers, both mixed together and turned into fried potato cakes
> sounds like a nice thing to make.
>
That would be interesting!

> I've got plenty of fresh onions and quite a few potatoes that need to be
> used soon or lose them. I plan to turn that into fried potato/onion hash
> then freeze several portions for the future.
>
>
Like home fries? Par-boiled potatoes, diced, onions, diced, cooked in a
skillet?

Jill

jmcquown

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Feb 10, 2022, 6:00:07 PM2/10/22
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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.

> It's also the name of a new upcoming Girl Band: Two hardcore mod
> bitches and two preppy cheerleader-homecoming queen types. It seems
> to work well for them. And I know it works for me, at least!
>
> -sw

LOL

Jill

Jim

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Feb 10, 2022, 6:03:51 PM2/10/22
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On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:59:56 -0500, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
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Ghe? Uhm, can you go into more detail? I don't get it

Jim

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On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:55:01 -0500, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
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jmcquown

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Feb 10, 2022, 6:08:12 PM2/10/22
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Shephard's pie should be made with lamb; we won't get into that. LOL I
make this recipe as written because it's a very simple, tried and true,
handed down in the family recipe. I don't see the need to change it.
If you or Gary (or anyone else) ever decide to make it, feel free to add
onion or whatever else you like. When plated, the mince with "gravy" is
served spooned on top of the mashed potatoes.

Jill

James

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Feb 10, 2022, 6:10:50 PM2/10/22
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On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:59:56 -0500, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

>On 2/10/2022 5:40 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>> 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. :)

Me too. Cruelty free bubble and squeak!

James

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Feb 10, 2022, 6:20:34 PM2/10/22
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On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:08:02 -0500, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

>On 2/10/2022 12:28 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
>> On 2/10/2022 4:56, Gary wrote:
>>> On 2/9/2022 9:24 PM, 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. :)
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
>>> not everyone likes onion in that.
>>>
>>> So...2 separate items on your plate, or both mixed together?
>>
>> I was thinking the same thing, curious if she merged them into a
>> Shepard's pie

shepherd's

> type ordeal or separate.  Onions would be a nice addition.
>
>Shephard's pie

Shepherd's

James

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Feb 10, 2022, 6:21:05 PM2/10/22
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We Dutch have a saying about froggers like yoos, which is KILL
YOURSELF you loser. no friends no real job no money no sex and no hope
for the future. Loser. Ghe Ghe Ghe.

James

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On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:08:02 -0500, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
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James

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On Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:20:25 +1100, James <Br...@null.invalid> wrote:

>On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:08:02 -0500, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
>wrote:
>
>>On 2/10/2022 12:28 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
>>> On 2/10/2022 4:56, Gary wrote:
>>>> On 2/9/2022 9:24 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>> Based on a traditional Scottish dish.  Mince & Mashed Potatoes.
>>>>>
We Dutch have a saying about froggers like yoos, which is KILL
YOURSELF you loser. no friends no real job no money no sex and no hope
for the future. Loser. Ghe Ghe Ghe.
>>>>> 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. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>> I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
>>>> not everyone likes onion in that.
>>>>
>>>> So...2 separate items on your plate, or both mixed together?
>>>
>>> I was thinking the same thing, curious if she merged them into a
>>> Shepard's pie
>
>shepherd's
>
>> type ordeal or separate.  Onions would be a nice addition.
>>
>>Shephard's pie
>
>Shepherd's
>
>> should be made with lamb; we won't get into that.

James

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James

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James

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Jimbo

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Jimbo

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Jimbo

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S Viemeister

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On 10/02/2022 22:55, jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/10/2022 4:56 AM, Gary wrote:

>> I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
>> not everyone likes onion in that.
>>
> Chopped onions simply aren't a part of the family recipe.  Don't ask me
> why.  If you ever make it, feel free to add onion.  Maybe minced garlic,
> too. :)
>
My Granny always added onions, which she bought from an 'Ing'n Johnnie'
every year. The Johnnies were onion growers from France, who tied up
strings of onions into massive bunches which they fastened to their
bicycles - so many bunches that the bike was hardly visible! They
wheeled their bikes though the streets, selling them to the Scottish
housewives. Once the bike was empty, the Johnnies hopped on and rode
back to the docks to return to France.
They were very good onions.

Bob

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Uhm, Ghe Ghe Ghe. This is my not frogger. Yes. Ghe Ghe Ghe
:)))))))))))

Bob

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Bob

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Wesley Rockhold

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Wesley Rockhold

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jmcquown

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That's a wonderful family tale to have! Perhaps I'll add onions the next
time, although they won't be from France. More likely South Carolina or
Georgia. :)

Sadly, I wasn't around my grandmother often enough to hear any tales of
such things. Being a military dependent I seldom saw my grandparents
and usually only briefly. Both of my maternal grandparents died when I
was 16. I hadn't seen them since I was about 11 years old. We weren't
sitting down sharing family stories. Sad, really. I'd like to think if
I had been older I'd have asked some questions. I know very little
about that side of the family.

Jill
If I could turn back time

jmcquown

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On 2/10/2022 12:28 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
> On 2/10/2022 4:56, Gary wrote:
>> On 2/9/2022 9:24 PM, 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. :)
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
>> not everyone likes onion in that.
>>
>> So...2 separate items on your plate, or both mixed together?
>
> I was thinking the same thing, curious if she merged them into a
> Shepard's pie type ordeal or separate.  Onions would be a nice addition.

Please refer to Sheila's reply. :)

Jill

Lucretia Borgia

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Feb 10, 2022, 7:53:58 PM2/10/22
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On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:37:44 +0000, S Viemeister
<firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote:

They didn't just go to Scotland, I used to buy their onions in
Portsmouth (I was a navy wife although Scottish)

The ones I used to buy the stalks, green part, were braided (plaited)
together.

They certainly were wonderful onions.

Sqwertz

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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

Lindsey

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Feb 11, 2022, 5:16:44 AM2/11/22
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Uhm Yes. Ghe Ghe Ghe :)))))))))))

Tim

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Gary

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On 2/10/2022 5:55 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/10/2022 4:56 AM, Gary wrote:
>> On 2/9/2022 9:24 PM, 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. :)
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I'm surprised you didn't add any chopped onion to the meat but I guess
>> not everyone likes onion in that.
>>
> Chopped onions simply aren't a part of the family recipe.  Don't ask me
> why.  If you ever make it, feel free to add onion.  Maybe minced garlic,
> too. :)
>
>> So...2 separate items on your plate, or both mixed together?
>>
> I forgot to mention because it is so ingrained; you spoon the mince on
> top of the mashed potatoes.
>
>> For leftovers, both mixed together and turned into fried potato cakes
>> sounds like a nice thing to make.
>>
> That would be interesting!
>
>> I've got plenty of fresh onions and quite a few potatoes that need to
>> be used soon or lose them. I plan to turn that into fried potato/onion
>> hash then freeze several portions for the future.
>>
>>
> Like home fries?  Par-boiled potatoes, diced, onions, diced, cooked in a
> skillet?
>
> Jill

Yes. And if I later wanted to add some ham, I could always cook a bit up
and add it to the hash browns later. Just potato and onion is good too
though.

S Viemeister

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On 11/02/2022 00:11, jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/10/2022 6:37 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>> My Granny always added onions, which she bought from an 'Ing'n
>> Johnnie' every year. The Johnnies were onion growers from France, who
>> tied up strings of onions into massive bunches which they fastened to
>> their bicycles - so many bunches that the bike was hardly visible!
>> They wheeled their bikes though the streets, selling them to the
>> Scottish housewives. Once the bike was empty, the Johnnies hopped on
>> and rode back to the docks to return to France.
>> They were very good onions.
>
> That's a wonderful family tale to have! Perhaps I'll add onions the next
> time, although they won't be from France.  More likely South Carolina or
> Georgia. :)
>
Not just a tale from Granny - I lived with my maternal Grandparents
while attending college in Edinburgh, and was there when she bought the
onions!
> Sadly, I wasn't around my grandmother often enough to hear any tales of
> such things.  Being a military dependent I seldom saw my grandparents
> and usually only briefly.  Both of my maternal grandparents died when I
> was 16.  I hadn't seen them since I was about 11 years old.  We weren't
> sitting down sharing family stories.  Sad, really.  I'd like to think if
> I had been older I'd have asked some questions.  I know very little
> about that side of the family.
>
That IS sad. My paternal grandmother died when I was 8, but I was lucky
enough to see her most days, until her final illness.

> Jill
> If I could turn back time

Indeed.

S Viemeister

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On 11/02/2022 00:53, Lucretia Borgia wrote:
> On Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:37:44 +0000, S Viemeister
>> My Granny always added onions, which she bought from an 'Ing'n Johnnie'
>> every year. The Johnnies were onion growers from France, who tied up
>> strings of onions into massive bunches which they fastened to their
>> bicycles - so many bunches that the bike was hardly visible! They
>> wheeled their bikes though the streets, selling them to the Scottish
>> housewives. Once the bike was empty, the Johnnies hopped on and rode
>> back to the docks to return to France.
>> They were very good onions.
>
> They didn't just go to Scotland, I used to buy their onions in
> Portsmouth (I was a navy wife although Scottish)
>
> The ones I used to buy the stalks, green part, were braided (plaited)
> together.
>
Yes, they were beautifully displayed - it was almost a shame to cut the
onions off.

jmcquown

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Feb 11, 2022, 8:28:51 AM2/11/22
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On 2/11/2022 7:54 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 11/02/2022 00:11, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 2/10/2022 6:37 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
>>> My Granny always added onions, which she bought from an 'Ing'n
>>> Johnnie' every year. The Johnnies were onion growers from France, who
>>> tied up strings of onions into massive bunches which they fastened to
>>> their bicycles - so many bunches that the bike was hardly visible!
>>> They wheeled their bikes though the streets, selling them to the
>>> Scottish housewives. Once the bike was empty, the Johnnies hopped on
>>> and rode back to the docks to return to France.
>>> They were very good onions.
>>
>> That's a wonderful family tale to have! Perhaps I'll add onions the
>> next time, although they won't be from France.  More likely South
>> Carolina or Georgia. :)
>>
> Not just a tale from Granny - I lived with my maternal Grandparents
> while attending college in Edinburgh, and was there when she bought the
> onions!

Very cool! A nice memory to have. :)

bruce bowser

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Feb 11, 2022, 6:55:23 PM2/11/22
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Smoked ham, of course?

Eastern brown

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Feb 13, 2022, 3:11:02 AM2/13/22
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On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 8:24:56 PM UTC-6, j_mc...@comcast.net 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. :)
>
> Jill


And you come here, year after year, to bully John Kuthe for crying out
loud, so you're still a loser.
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