Little Cottage Pies Recipe

Name: Little Cottage Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g lean beef mince; 1 onion, chopped; ¼ cup plain flour; 2 cups beef stock; 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables; ½ teaspoon mixed herbs; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 900 g potatoes, peeled; 1 teaspoon margarine spread; ⅓ cup warm milk; 2 sheets reduced-fat frozen puff pastry; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

500 g lean beef mince
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup plain flour
2 cups beef stock
1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
½ teaspoon mixed herbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
900 g potatoes, peeled
1 teaspoon margarine spread
⅓ cup warm milk
2 sheets reduced-fat frozen puff pastry
salt and pepper

1
In a medium saucepan brown the meat, add the chopped onion and cook till soft.
2
Stir in the flour, then gradually mix in the stock.
3
When all the stock is included add the vegetables, seasonings and sauces, a little salt and pepper and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly.
4
While the mixture is cooking, prepare the potatoes for the topping as follows:.
5
Peel the potatoes and place in a saucepan of cold water.
6
Add the salt and bring to the boil.
7
Simmer until the potatoes are soft.
8
Drain, then return the pan of potatoes to the heat and dry them off completely.
9
This helps produce fluffy mashed spuds.
10
Mash them with a fork or potato masher until broken up, then add the low-fat spread.
11
Continue mashing, adding enough warm milk to give a creamy consistency.
12
I use a masher to start with then change to a fork to give the potatoes a final whip.
13
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
14
To assemble the cottage pies, lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan and line the cups with pastry; if you can re-roll the trimmings, 2 sheets should be enough.
15
Divide the meat mixture between the pans and top with the mashed potato.
16
Press it into place with a fork or squeeze it through a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.
17
Bake in a preheated oven at 190C for 15-20 minutes until pastry is crisp and potato is turning golden.

548

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g lean beef mince, 1 onion, chopped, ¼ cup plain flour, 2 cups beef stock, and more.

Yes, Little Cottage Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Little Cottage Pies

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Variations & substitutions

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