Beef Potato Pottage

Name: Beef Potato Pottage
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: Potatoes (peeled and sliced in small cubes and washed); Beef (chopped in bits); Ugwu leaf (chopped); Palm oil; Scotch bonnet pepper (chopped); Onions (chopped); Crayfish; Spice mix; Seasoning; Salt

Omarz Kitchen @cook_181042

The first time I tried this recipe was 2016 for a catering practical class. I had potatoes and didn't feel like eating it boiled, roasted or fried. Then I remembered this recipe.....the sweetness of chewing mashed spiced potatoes and beef together is a vibe on another level!

Omarz Kitchen @cook_181042

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Ingredients

4 Servings

Potatoes (peeled and sliced in small cubes and washed)
Beef (chopped in bits)
Ugwu leaf (chopped)
Palm oil
Scotch bonnet pepper (chopped)
Onions (chopped)
Crayfish
Spice mix
Seasoning
Salt

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Steps

1

For Meat Stock: Wash meat properly and put in a pot, add salt, seasoning, spice mix, onions. Boil on medium heat till meat is tender. Separate the meat from the stock and set both aside
2

For Potato Pottage : Place a pot of palm oil on medium flame, allow it to hot, add onions, pepper, crayfish, spices and saute for 2-3 mins
3

Add water, teaspoon of salt and seasoning. Cover and leave to boil. Taste and adjust if necessary
4

Add the potatoes and make sure the water is enough to cover it. Cook for 10 minutes
5

Add the beef, stir well and leave to cook till potatoes are very soft
6

Add ugwu leaves, stir well and let it cook for 2 mins
7

Turn off the heat. Using a marsher or spatula, press the potatoes till everything is completely marshed to Pottage
8

Serve and Enjoy!