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Mini Cottage Pies

Explore BRITE Box’s delightful Mini Cottage Pies – it’s not only fun to make, but a joy to eat.

Discover the magic in every bite, create a delicious meal, and most of all, have fun.

You can create this recipe by following the instructions below.

Ingredients

  • 300g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 200g frozen peas and sweetcorn
  • 250g carrots, grated
  • 350ml beef stock
  • 2 tsp mixed herbs
  • 4 large potatoes
  • 100ml milk
  • 25g butter (optional)
  • 75g grated cheese
  • Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife, Chopping board, Large frying pan, spatula, saucepan, baking tray, grater, fork, spoon, large bowl

Allergens

  • Dairy (milk), Gluten (flour), Celery (stock)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, Gas Mark 5 if baking your potatoes.
  2. Chop the onions and garlic, grate the carrots, prick the potatoes with a fork (5 times each)
  3. Boil the kettle for the stock.
  4. Microwave the potatoes on high for 8 minutes
  5. OR bake the potatoes for 45-55 minutes. Start making your filling (step 6 onwards) after 35 minutes.
  6. Heat the oil on a medium heat, fry the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes to soften.
  7. Make up 350ml of stock with your stock cube.
  8. Add the mince, breaking it up and cooking for 4-5 mins until nicely browned.
  9. If microwaving the potatoes turn them over and cook for a further 4-5 mins until soft and heat the grill to medium
  10. Stir the flour into the mince, then add the grated carrot, stock, peas, sweetcorn, herbs, salt and pepper.
  11. Simmer gently for 10 mins while you prepare your potatoes.
  12. Remove the potatoes from the oven or microwave and leave to cool a little.
  13. Cut them in half and use a spoon to scoop the potato out into a bowl.
  14. Mash the potato with milk and butter and add salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Fill each potato skin with the mince filling.
  16. Spoon the mashed potato on the top and fluff with a fork.
  17. Add the grated cheese (optional).
  18. Place your mini ‘pies’ in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes.
  19. Or place them under the grill for 5-6 minutes to gently brown the top.
  20. Serve and Enjoy!

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Karen Reekie

Independant Advocate – Women’s Services 

Karen is our independent advocate who works supporting women who need help with accessing services or rights they are entitled to, and admin needs. She works at Kingston and also at our Elmbridge Women’s hub.