Norwegian Labscouse
"This is a family favorite. My grandfather started making for my dad when he was a little boy- a Norwegian dish that always pleases the whole family and leaves us begging for more. I realize that it may be confusing that there are no amounts listed. This is a "to taste" recipe. And the amounts are equal if you have a 3 lb roast then you use 3 lbs of potatoes. When mashing them together add milk/pot liquor to your preference of consistency. Also the seasonings you add should be to your taste i.e. garlic, salt, pepper, butter or other spices YOU like. Adapt this recipe to your taste and make it YOUR dish! I am now making amounts for those who are totally confused."
photo by Shawn C
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 lbs corned beef
- 3 lbs potatoes
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
directions
- Using the pound for pound corned beef to potatoes wash off any seasoning on corned beef, use any juice on a none seasoned corned beef in the boiling water. with onion and garlic.
- Figure 20 minutes per pound for cooking.
- Cook at a low boil, high boil will produce a tough roast.
- Boil beef with salt and pepper until half way through cooking time.
- Remove meat. Cut off all the fat and dispose; dice meat into small tiny pieces and put back into pot. i have actually chopped it up a little more in my food processor.
- Wash, peel, and dice potatoes; add to the pot, continue to low boil until potatoes are done.
- Be careful not to over cook potatoes.
- Drain well over a large bowl to reserve juices (pot liquor).
- In another large bowl mash potatoes and beef together adding milk, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. and making sure all are blended well and you have a smooth texture.
- If additional liquid is needed, you can use some of the reserved "pot liquor" instead of more milk.
- **TIP** For breakfast; fry up some like hash and have with eggs.
- Its great!
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Reviews
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The REASON there are not amounts is beacause it is a "to taste" recipe and also depends on the AMOUNTS you prefer to use. If a recipe amount is pound per pound that means that you use equal amounts of each according to what you have. And the milk and butter and seasonings are to your taste and consistency mashed potato preference. -
Recipe needed a little more detail, especialy on ingredient amounts. -
All error here is on me with my try at this lol. I forgot to cut the roast and potatoes up :D boiled it on low (Great tip thanks for that Shawn!) with a red onion and red peels-on potatoes (as i prefer them that way.) The potatoes were not done :D while the meat was right on. Regardless!! haha I loved it! I will make it again...right I hope ;) Thanks much! -
wonderful- used a 2lb roast and let slow simmer for about 1 hour and 45minutes then took it out and minced it up. Although the potatoes I used came out a little grainy once mashed together. Next time will have to make a larger batch to use the next morning with those eggs! HAd this along side some salad and brocolli and the recipe you posted for marinated tomatoes. Great thanks!
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A KEEPER! I did a 3 lb roast with un-seasoned 'papaya enzyme' meat tenderizer. At the end of step 5 I didn't return the meat to the pot. After cooling, I divided it into 1/3 lb portions in Ziploc bags, dividing the pot liquor among the bags. I sealed, labeled, and dated them. (always label and date things! neither you or your freezer will remember what it is 3-4 months from now!) I degress. To finish the dish, simply thaw as many portions as needed in a large pan as you pick up the count at step 6. I agree with April Guzman Red Potatoes and Red Onions go well with this dish, but then Yukon Golds and Walla Walla Sweets aren't too shabby either and simple Russets and Yellow Onions are still around because they're wonderful. Never mind what your Dad said. Play with your food. Thanx for posting this great recipe. Pierre
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Shawn C
Clarksville, Tennessee
SAHM enjoy collecting and trying different recipes. I prefer to give honest reviews for items I have tried. if I make changes I note them in the review.
