Stovies
Stovies is a Scottish dish made from potatoes, onions, and corned beef. It's a simple meal that's easy to make.
The potatoes are cooked in milk until they're tender. The onions are sautéed in butter until they're soft.
The cooked potatoes, onions, and corned beef are mixed together and heated through.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 27, 2026Share
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Stovies is a Scottish dish made from potatoes, onions, and corned beef. It's a simple meal that's easy to make.
The potatoes are cooked in milk until they're tender. The onions are sautéed in butter until they're soft.
The cooked potatoes, onions, and corned beef are mixed together and heated through.
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Ingredients 6
6 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, cut into chunks
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Combine potatoes and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Saute onions until they're soft and translucent.
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3
Mix the cooked onions and corned beef into the potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 707 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 17g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 85mg
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Sodium 925mg
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Total Carbohydrate 103g
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Dietary Fiber 13g
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Protein 36g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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