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Mini Cottage Pies

Mini Cottage Pies
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Mini Cottage Pies are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. These delightful individual pies feature a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef and fresh vegetables, all topped with a creamy, cheesy mashed potato layer. Nestled in crispy pastry cases, they are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. Whether served as a main dish or appetizer, Mini Cottage Pies bring warmth and joy to every table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets shortcrust pastry
  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 75g mushrooms, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 60ml red apple vinegar
  • 300ml beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon beef gravy granules
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 750g baking potatoes
  • 90g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. For the filling, sauté diced onion, carrot, mushrooms, and garlic until soft. Add ground beef and brown thoroughly. Stir in tomato puree, apple vinegar, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  3. Boil diced potatoes until tender; drain and mash with butter, milk or cream, cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Roll out pastry and cut into circles; press into a greased muffin tin. Fill with cooled meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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