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Scouse (food)

Scouse is a yummy meal that is very popular in Liverpool, which is a city in England. It's a thick stew that is made with meat (usually beef or lamb), potatoes, carrots, and onions. Sometimes, people like to add other vegetables, like turnips or cabbage.

The ingredients are cooked slowly over low heat for a long time, so that all the flavors come together and the meat becomes really tender. The result is a homely, warming and filling meal that is perfect for cold, rainy days.

Scouse got its name from the sailors who used to eat it when they docked in Liverpool. The word "scouse" actually means "lobscouse" which was a type of stew that sailors would make using whatever ingredients they had on hand. Over time, the dish evolved into what we now know as scouse.

Many people like to eat scouse with bread or buttered toast, while others prefer to eat it with pickled red cabbage or beetroot. Scouse is a wonderful comfort food that brings families together and is loved by people of all ages.
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