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Bobcock · 25-06-2008, 10:18 PM

Me Mam's Mince Hot Pot

This is one of my mothers recipes, not saying she invented it, but she cooked it a lot for us over the years. Decided to get her to email me the recipe and knocked one up for my wife and kids today.

She's never quite adjusted to metric so expect to see some old measurements, but it's reassuring to know she can change a CD. That matches the talents of modern day DJ's if nothing else.

Ingredients

1lb of raw minced beef (about half a kilo)
1 tablespoon of olive oil.
4 ozs of streaky bacon.
1 large onion.
8oz can of tomatoes.
2 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce.
1 tablespoon of Tomato Puree.
Teaspoon of basil.
quarter pint of beef stock.
2 medium sized potatoes.
Salt and Pepper (I never add salt to food myself).

Method

Chop up the Bacon and the onions

Heat the oil in a large pot and add the onions and bacon and fry gently for 5 minutes.

Add the mince and fry until nicely browned.

Add the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, basil, beef stock and required seasoning.

Bring to the boil and leave to reduce for 20 minutes.

In the mean time peal and slice the potatoes as shown.

Put them into boiling water and leave to boil until soft. Do not over cook as they will break, if you undercook they won't be so nice. For me tonight they took about 6 and a half minutes. In the mean time the meat is bubbling away nicely. If it starts to dry add some water or if the potatoes are nearly ready, just take it off the gas.

Once the potatoes are ready take them and drain them. Try to get them as sry as possible i.e. don't pick them out of the water and put them on a plate so they sit in water.

Then start to place them on top of the mince meat.

Then take an amount of butter and rub it across the potatoes. This gives them a nice crispy coating when completed.

Then place the pot into an oven for about 20 minutes. As the meat is already cooked you can always just grill at this point. Ideally an oven with grill is the best. The potatoes will absorb the juice from below and become nicely crispy on the top.

The final dish.

and as is traditional.... A Serving Suggestion.

Normally I'd prefer to have some brocolli with this, but I couldn't get any and didn't fancy carrots.

Marmite the Dog · 26-06-2008, 12:46 AM

Why do I always click on these threads when I'm hungry?

Looks great though.

Propagator · 26-06-2008, 02:47 AM

Looks real good, thanks for the recipe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Normally I'd prefer to have some brocolli with this

Ditto - or some runner beans drizzled in butter and black pepper.

Fabian · 27-06-2008, 06:19 PM

Looks like the stuff my mom made as spaghetti sauce (without the potatoes of course).

That's a great idea, mom's recipes. My mom is a great cook.

November Rain · 01-07-2008, 09:32 PM

Nice thread, Bobcock & it didn't take 2 hrs to download the pics. Thanks.

BTW, small tip, if you want to reduce breakage with potato slices, you can cut the potatoes into larger chunks, say halves or thirds, cook until just tender, cool & then slice the cooked potatoes. Much less potential for overcooking.

Bobcock · 01-07-2008, 09:57 PM

'ello mam, I didn't realse you had joined Teak Door.

How's Dad?

CSFFan · 01-07-2008, 11:54 PM

Thanks, looks tasty to me. The wife was underwhelmed, but what does she know, she's a flipper.

I probably would have thrown some cheese on top though....but I'd never argue with your Mam.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Propagator

Ditto - or some runner beans drizzled in butter and black pepper.

My personal favorite....boil them up in some "Italian" dressing.....pretty fooking tasty and the dressing takes all of about 5 minutes to make.

25-06-2008, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bobcock Llandewi Brefi's Finest Last Online: Yesterday 04:38 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,451	Me Mam's Mince Hot Pot Me Mam's Mince Hot Pot This is one of my mothers recipes, not saying she invented it, but she cooked it a lot for us over the years. Decided to get her to email me the recipe and knocked one up for my wife and kids today. She's never quite adjusted to metric so expect to see some old measurements, but it's reassuring to know she can change a CD. That matches the talents of modern day DJ's if nothing else. Ingredients 1lb of raw minced beef (about half a kilo) 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 4 ozs of streaky bacon. 1 large onion. 8oz can of tomatoes. 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce. 1 tablespoon of Tomato Puree. Teaspoon of basil. quarter pint of beef stock. 2 medium sized potatoes. Salt and Pepper (I never add salt to food myself). Method Chop up the Bacon and the onions Heat the oil in a large pot and add the onions and bacon and fry gently for 5 minutes. Add the mince and fry until nicely browned. Add the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, basil, beef stock and required seasoning. Bring to the boil and leave to reduce for 20 minutes. In the mean time peal and slice the potatoes as shown. Put them into boiling water and leave to boil until soft. Do not over cook as they will break, if you undercook they won't be so nice. For me tonight they took about 6 and a half minutes. In the mean time the meat is bubbling away nicely. If it starts to dry add some water or if the potatoes are nearly ready, just take it off the gas. Once the potatoes are ready take them and drain them. Try to get them as sry as possible i.e. don't pick them out of the water and put them on a plate so they sit in water. Then start to place them on top of the mince meat. Then take an amount of butter and rub it across the potatoes. This gives them a nice crispy coating when completed. Then place the pot into an oven for about 20 minutes. As the meat is already cooked you can always just grill at this point. Ideally an oven with grill is the best. The potatoes will absorb the juice from below and become nicely crispy on the top. The final dish. and as is traditional.... A Serving Suggestion. Normally I'd prefer to have some brocolli with this, but I couldn't get any and didn't fancy carrots. __________________ Can't win on a compromise, I'd rather lose on my own. TEAK DOOR FORUM - 'Giving wackjobs a voice'

01-07-2008, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
November Rain Just whistle... Last Online: Yesterday 07:55 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South of Paradise City Posts: 6,513	Nice thread, Bobcock & it didn't take 2 hrs to download the pics. Thanks. BTW, small tip, if you want to reduce breakage with potato slices, you can cut the potatoes into larger chunks, say halves or thirds, cook until just tender, cool & then slice the cooked potatoes. Much less potential for overcooking. __________________ It is far easier to fight for principles than to live up to them.

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26-06-2008, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marmite the Dog Too drunk to fuck Last Online: Today 12:22 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fuckwitistan Posts: 26,434	Why do I always click on these threads when I'm hungry? Looks great though.

27-06-2008, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fabian Elite Member Last Online: Yesterday 02:32 AM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hamburg, cold dark Germany Posts: 3,988	Looks like the stuff my mom made as spaghetti sauce (without the potatoes of course). That's a great idea, mom's recipes. My mom is a great cook.

01-07-2008, 09:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bobcock Llandewi Brefi's Finest Last Online: Yesterday 04:38 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,451	'ello mam, I didn't realse you had joined Teak Door. How's Dad?

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