2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2–3cm/¾–1¼in chunks
1 onion, sliced
chopped parsley, to garnish (optional)
400g/14oz potatoes, peeled and cut into 3–4cm/1¼–1½in chunks
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú swede, peeled and cut into 2–3cm/¾–1¼in chunks
2–3 tbsp leftover gravy or beef dripping (optional)
700ml/1¼ pint beef stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú lard
500g/1lb 2oz leftover roast beef or cooked sausages, cut into 4cm/1½in chunks