Scotch meat patties
¾ pound ground beef
⅓ cup milk
¾ cup quick-cooking oats
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cooking fat or oil
1 cup water
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon flour
Combine meat, milk, oats, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Make very thin patties; brown on both sides in the fat or oil in a fry pan.
Add water and vegetables; season with worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook covered over low heat 30 minutes.
Blend flour with a little cold water, add slowly to the mixture, and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Menu Suggestion
Serve with candied sweetpotatoes, cabbage and carrot salad, with fruit and cookies for dessert.
For Variety
Meat Balls and Tomato Sauce.—Form the meat mixture into small balls and brown in fat. Remove from pan and brown the vegetables in the fat. Add ½ cup water and ½ cup tomato paste. Add meat balls and seasonings and cook covered over low heat. Thickening may not be needed. Serve over spaghetti.