Description:

Layered stew of bacon, potatoes and onions - simple and wonderfully tasty.

Source:

d.lishus

Serves/Makes:4-6

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) sliced onion
• 2 lbs (.9 kg). sliced thick bacon
• 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). potatoes, peeled and sliced
• butter
• dry mustard powder
• black pepper
• salt
• bay leaf
• water or stock of choice
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation

• Melt some butter in a large, heavy pot and put a layer of onions, a layer of bacon, and a layer of potatoes, putting in some extra butter in between each layer and seasoning each layer with a bit of salt, pepper and dry mustard.
• Continue layering and finish with layer of potatoes.
• Place a bay leaf on top and pour in enough cold water or stock to come just below the top layer of potatoes.
• Cover with lid, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low heat for about one and a half hours or until tender and cooked.
• Serve garnishing with parsley and boiled carrots.

Comments

Careful not to oversalt as the bacon usually gives just the right and delicious flavor - a very good basic dish for everyone!