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Mini shepherd's pies

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Mini shepherd's pies

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A firm family favourite, these shepherd's pies are perfect for one-pot meals, just the thing if you're looking for a comforting meal for two
 

Ingredients

  • 225g/8oz New Zealand Lamb mince
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 200g can tomatoes
  • 5ml/1 tsp. tomato puree
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 5ml/1 tsp.dried mixed herbs
  • 150g can baked beans
  • 225g/8oz potatoes, roughly chopped
  • 175-225g/6-8oz parsnips, roughly chopped
  • 60ml/4 tbsp butter
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
Serves: 2 Preparation: 20 Cook Time: 60 Total Time: 80min whats this
 

Directions

  1. Pre heat oven to C/F/Gas Mark
  2. Dry fry the mince and onion until brown. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic and mixed herbs and bring the mixture to the boil. Season well, reduce the heat and simmer the meat for minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked. Stir in the baked beans and divide the base between two individual pie dishes.
  3. Meanwhile cook the potatoes and parsnips together in boiling salted water for - minutes until soft and then drain. Mash them until smooth, stir in the butter, check for seasoning then spread the mixture on top of the pies. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (or as an alternative kettle chips) then bake for - minutes until golden brown and heated through.
  4. Cook's tips Frozen mince can be dry fried from frozen

 

Source: New Zealand lamb

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