Mince an’ Tatties/Doughballs

A pound of mince for a family of four does two days in the tenement kitchen, with the black-leaded coal range and the ‘wally dugs’ guarding either end of the mantelpiece. It's so simple to make. Item: one pot. Into it put a lump of dripping for browning the chopped onion. Then add the mince. Break it up with a fork, while it sizzles and browns, so you don't get lumps. Next, add chunks of carrots, peeled and chopped. Fill up with water, preferably already boiled. Add salt and pepper, put on the lid and remember to turn the handle in to avoid accidents in the cramped kitchen where the family lives, eats, sleeps and washes.