Murphy's Tatahash

Method

• step 1

  Cook the onions until soft then add the stewing steak to brown.

• step 2

  Add the potatoes with two beef stock cubes and cover with boiling water until the potatoes are covered.

• step 3

  Add salt and pepper and 2 tbsp Worcester sauce.

• step 4

  Simmer for 45 minutes (minimum), then turn off the pan and leave for 2-3 hours. Ideally to be left overnight. Reheat when ready to serve.

• step 5

  To make the crust, pre-heat the oven to 180 fan. Add together the flour and butter/ lard in a large bowl and rub with fingertips until it makes breadcrumbs.

• step 6

  Stir in a pinch of salt and 2-3tbsp water and mix to make a dough.

• step 7

  Kneed the dough on a flat service and transfer to a tray. Bake until brown and serve with the stew.