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Scottish Stovies with Lamb and Potatoes

Name: Scottish Stovies with Lamb and Potatoes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Lamb shoulder or leg, 500g, cut into cubes; Vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; Salt and pepper, to taste; Onions, 3 medium, finely sliced; Red-skinned potatoes, 1 kg, peeled and sliced 0.5 cm thick; Beef stock, 500 ml; Butter, 2 tbsp; Thyme leaves, 1 tsp; Bay leaf, 1; Fresh parsley, 2 tbsp, chopped; Black pepper, fresh ground

A traditional Scottish comfort dish consisting of succulent lamb, tender potatoes, and aromatic onion, all slowly simmered together for a heartwarming meal.

4.8(570 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Scottish Stovies with Lamb and Potatoes — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb

For the Stovies Base

For the Seasoning

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 614 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 6.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2455 kcal
Protein: 120 g
Carbs: 202 g
Fat: 130 g
Fiber: 26 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Lamb shoulder or leg 500g, cut into cubes	1210	94	0	92	0
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Onions 3 medium, finely sliced	120	3	28	0	4
Red-skinned potatoes 1 kg, peeled and sliced 0.5 cm thick	770	20	170	0	20
Beef stock 500 ml	30	3	2	2	0
Butter 2 tbsp	200	0	0	22	0
Thyme leaves 1 tsp	2	0	1	0	1
Bay leaf 1	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley 2 tbsp, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Black pepper fresh ground	2	0	1	0	1

These are estimated values and should not be used as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Pat lamb dry
Pat the lamb cubes dry with paper towels.
2
Season lamb
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Rest lamb
Set aside for 15 minutes.

Preparing the Stovies Base

1
Heat oil and butter
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil and butter over medium heat.
2
Sauté onions
Add onions and sauté until golden and soft.
3
Add potatoes
Add in the sliced potatoes, stirring to coat in the oil and butter.
Tip: Ensure the potatoes are sliced thinly and uniformly to cook evenly. Pro Tip: Use a mandoline slicer for consistent potato thickness.

How to Make Scottish Stovies with Lamb and Potatoes

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Brown the lamb
In a hot skillet, sear lamb cubes until browned on all sides.
2
Layer ingredients
Layer the browned lamb over the potato-onion mixture in the skillet.
3
Simmer stovies
Pour beef stock into the skillet, add thyme and bay leaf, and bring to a gentle simmer.