Cheeseless Scalloped Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes
fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups beef broth or 2 cups beef consomme

Preparation

Grease a 2 quart casserole.
Peel and slice potatoes thinly; layer them in casserole; sprinkle each with layer with pepper and dot with butter; repeat until casserole is filled.
Arrange the top layer of potato slices in a circular or rectangular pattern, depending on shape of dish.
Pour stock in until it reaches just under top layer; dot the top liberally with butter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60 minutes; top of casserole will be crusty.
If desired, minced garlic and finely chopped onion can be added to the layers.