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    Easy Corned Beef Stovies

    Published: May 4, 2023 by Neil 24 Comments

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    A plate of easy corned beef stovies. Pin title text overlay at top.

    Easy corned beef stovies is a Scottish recipe made with potatoes and onions. This cheap and delicious variation is great when you don't have any leftover meat!

    Easy corned beef stovies served on a plate with a fork to the side. Sliced bread in a basked and a pot above.

    Just about every Scottish family has their own stovies recipe. This is my variation, easy corned beef stovies.

    Stovies is a Scottish staple dish based on potatoes, onions and pieces of leftover meat.

    It's kind of a potato stew originally made with leftover meat cuts. It's the ultimate comfort food.

    The traditional Scottish stovies recipe calls for lard and butter, or leftover fat and meat from a roast dinner to be used.

    Here I've used just a little olive oil to make it a slightly healthier stovies recipe.

    Also these are stovies with corned beef. So you can make them any time without having to have any leftover meat!

    A plate of Scottish stovies with a fork to the side. Saucepan and basked of sliced bread in the background.

    I'm probably going to receive lots of angry comments saying "these are not Stovies". Ha ha!

    And I'm not saying they strictly are!

    But everyone is entitled to their opinion and this recipe for stovies is what I remember my mum making and the version I make.

    I had a conversation at work the other day, some of my colleagues agreed that these are what they remember as stovies and someone said this was more like corned beef hash to them.

    I very rarely have any leftover roast beef from a Sunday roast to make stovies so that's why I use corned beef. If you do have leftover beef then great just use that instead!

    Stovies are not only delicious but they're extremely versatile. This easy stovies recipe can be made anywhere and at any time.

    Indeed it was always a traditional camping recipe for me too. It's made all in one pot and with just a handful of ingredients.

    You can easily add in any vegetables once the stovies are cooked, like peas.

    Check the FAQ's below for more variations and information about stovies!

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    Ingredients

    Easy corned beef stovies ingredients laid out on a table.
    • Olive Oil
    • Onion
    • Potatoes
    • Beef Stock
    • Corned Beef
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make stovies with corned beef:

    Onion sautéd in a saucepan.

    Step 1

    • Heat the olive oil. Sauté the onion until softened.
    Potatoes, onion and stock cooked until soft in a saucepan.

    Step 2

    • Add potatoes and stock to the pan. Simmer until the stock has been absorbed and potatoes have softened completely.
    Corned beef stirred into the potatoes, onion and stock mixture.

    Step 3

    • Stir in the corned beef and cook through.
    Stovies with corned beef served on a plate with a fork to the side.

    Step 4

    • Season to taste and serve with some slices of thick crusty bread or the traditional Scottish way with oatcakes.

    Substitutions

    • Olive Oil - you can use lard, butter, beef dripping or another oil.
    • Onion
    • Potatoes - I use ordinary white potatoes. You can also use leftover roast potatoes.
    • Beef Stock - I just make this up from a stock cube. You can make your own from a leftover roast.
    • Corned Beef - you can use leftover roast beef, sausage meat, or minced beef.
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

    Equipment

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    The set includes 16, 18, 20 cm saucepans, 1 x 14 cm milk pan and 1 x 24 cm fry pan.

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    FAQ's

    How To Store Stovies?

    Stovies can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.

    Can You Freeze Homemade Stovies?

    Yes stovies can be transferred to airtight containers and frozen.

    How To Reheat Stovies?

    Allow stovies to thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave.

    Vegetarian Stovies?

    To make vegetarian stovies simply substitute the beef stock with vegetable stock and the corned beef with a vegetarian sausage alternative.

    What Vegetables Can I Add To Stovies?

    Add any vegetables into the cooked stovies like carrots, sweetcorn or peas. You can also add in any leftover vegetables from your Sunday roast!

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    Easy corned beef stovies served on a plate with a fork to the side. Sliced bread in a basked and a pot above.
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    4.94 from 16 votes

    📋 Easy Corned Beef Stovies Recipe

    Easy corned beef stovies is a Scottish recipe made with potatoes and onions. This cheap and delicious variation is great when you don't have any leftover meat!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: Scottish
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 320kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Kitchen knives
    • Chopping board
    • Peeler
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 large Onion finely chopped.
    • 500 g Potatoes peeled and cut into bitesize chunks.
    • 400 ml Beef Stock
    • 340 g Corned Beef chopped.
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Gently heat the olive oil in a medium sized saucepan and sauté the onion for about 6 - 8 minutes until softened.
    • Add potatoes then the stock to the pan. Stir well, bring to the boil then turn down to simmer for 30 - 40 minutes. Stirring occasionally until stock absorbed and potatoes have softened completely.
    • Stir in the corned beef and continue to simmer and stir for about 2 -3 minutes until cooked through.
    • Season to taste and serve with some slices of thick crusty bread or the traditional Scottish way with oatcakes.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Easy Corned Beef Stovies
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 320 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 9g
    Cholesterol 46mg15%
    Sodium 1244mg54%
    Potassium 1007mg29%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 3IU0%
    Vitamin C 50mg61%
    Calcium 35mg4%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      May 04, 2023 at 4:19 am

      5 stars
      I have never heard of stovies..but the combo of meat and potato sounds really delicious and comforting and it's an excellent recipe to use up any leftovers.

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 04, 2023 at 5:56 am

        It really is a delicious comfort food Angie. And you can absolutely chuck any leftovers into it!

        Reply
    2. Frank | Memorie di Angelina

      May 06, 2023 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      I'm in no position to judge whether these are real stovies or not. But I can say these do sound tasty.

      I'm fascinated to see that picture of tinned corned beef. Where I grew up at least, corned beef is an actual cut of beef (brisket, I believe) that's been cured in different spices, which you then boil and serve with cabbage. It's popular among Irish Americans. And everybody else around St. Patrick's Day. I suppose the tinned kind is the already cooked meat chopped and tinned?

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 07, 2023 at 8:23 am

        Thanks Frank. Yes the corned beef you see is just minced and canned salt beef. It's already cooked and easy to use for simple recipes like this. You could make this recipe with an actual cut of beef, like brisket if you wanted to though. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Mimi Rippee

      May 06, 2023 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      A wonderful way to use corned beef leftovers! Nice and hearty. Very Scottish!

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 07, 2023 at 8:24 am

        Or really any kind of meat leftovers! Thanks Mimi.

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced

      May 08, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      I must admit that I have never heard of stovies until now. They sound like a great way to use up leftovers! Every culture has something similar, but I need to try the Scottish version. I love the ingredients in here!

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 12, 2023 at 8:27 am

        Absolutely David, there's really simple ingredients used here and you can practically add any other leftovers to it too! Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Raymund | angsarap.net

      May 10, 2023 at 12:17 am

      5 stars
      I bet I will love this, we have something similar in the Philippines and we love our corned beef. It is a typical breakfast item consumed with rice, basically same concept where onions, potatoes and corned beef are sauteed together in oil. Yum!

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 12, 2023 at 8:29 am

        That's really interesting Raymund. I love that this is a kind of breakfast in the Philippines. It just goes to show you how well food travels and all the different cultural and regional variations it can have. Oh and I could definitely eat this for breakfast too. Ha ha!

        Reply
    6. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      May 10, 2023 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Well you're not going to get any angry comments from me, because I've never heard of stovies! My takeaway is that it's a kind of hash where meat rather than potatoes is more of the central ingredient? Anyway, I'm a meat and potatoes fan, so I'm in. I feel like I need to drizzle it with Russian dressing. Will that get some angry comments?

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 12, 2023 at 8:31 am

        Jeff, as a meat and potatoes fan you will love this. And you should just go ahead and add whatever dressing you want! Even if you're favourite dressing is from one of the least favourite countries in the world at the moment! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!

        Reply
    7. 2pots2cook

      May 12, 2023 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      This must be tasty! Lardo and I are in love; also roast leftovers are great to make budget friendly meal!

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 12, 2023 at 4:14 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you. And yes I love using roast leftover to make lots of cheap meals! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Michelle

      May 17, 2023 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      I happen to have all these ingredients -- will need to give this use-up-the-leftovers recipe a try soon!

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 18, 2023 at 8:04 am

        It's a great recipe for using up leftovers. Thanks michelle!

        Reply
    9. Velva- Evening With A Sandwich

      May 23, 2023 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Neil, I have never heard of 'stovie' before-the first thing that came to mind when I saw this recipe was corned beef hash. Growing up we served up something similar with fried eggs. Love it-love your recipe too.

      Velva

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 24, 2023 at 6:00 am

        Hi Velva, it is definitely similar to corned beef hash! As I wrote in the post I had a debate with colleagues at work about it. Glad you like it and it would definitely be amazing served with fried eggs. Yum! Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    10. Lorraine Cockerell

      October 01, 2023 at 9:28 am

      4 stars
      We had stovies with corned beef when I was young, a lot of years ago, but my mum never added stock to them. I am sure these will taste very good,

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 01, 2023 at 3:16 pm

        Thanks Lorraine. I think there as so many different variations of stovies out there. Nearly every family has their own version. Hope you enjoy my family version! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    11. Frank | Memorie di Angelina

      February 14, 2024 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      You know I've never heard of stovies but they sound like a delicious way to use up leftover beef. I'll bear this one in mind for future reference!

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 16, 2024 at 5:14 am

        Thank you for your comment Frank! Stovies are indeed a comforting way to repurpose leftover beef, and I'm glad the recipe caught your interest. Hope you get a chance to try it out someday! ๐Ÿ˜Š

        Reply
    12. Meston Christie

      February 28, 2024 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Just as my mother made them, traditional north-east Scotland rescipe.
      She didn't use cubed tatties but thinly sliced, adding corned beef for last 20 minutes of cooking.
      Best part was being allowed to scrape out the crispy residue stuck to the base and side of the pan.
      Served with cold milk, oatcakes and if preferred sliced pickled beetroot.

      Reply
      • Neil

        February 29, 2024 at 5:30 am

        Thank you for sharing your nostalgic memory and variation of the recipe! It sounds like a wonderful tradition, and I'm glad it brought back fond memories for you. Serving it with cold milk, oatcakes, and pickled beetroot sounds like the perfect accompaniment. ๐Ÿ˜Š

        Reply
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