Meat and mash pie

  • Portion size: Serves 4
  • 10 minutes to make, 40-45 minutes to cook
  • Difficulty: easy

Donal Skehan’s classic British meat pie recipe is comfort food at its best and great with a little Parmesan sprinkled on top.

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Ingredients

  • 1kg potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 large free-range egg yolks
  • 25g freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for sprinkling
  • ½ quantity basic bolognese sauce (see Donal’s recipe)
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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Place the potatoes in a large pan of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 12 minutes or until tender. Drain, return to the pan to dry for 2 minutes, then mash until smooth. Beat in the butter and egg yolks, then stir in the Parmesan.
  2. Put the bolognese sauce into a baking dish in an even layer, then top with the mash. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and season. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden on top.
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  • Nutrition

    • 599kcals Calories
    • 31.4g (14.8g saturated) Fat
    • 27.6g Protein
    • 45.7g (6.1g sugars) Carbs
    • 6.1g Fibre
    • 1.4g Salt

    Quick wins & tips

    Freeze the uncooked, cooled pie. Wrap in cling film, then foil, and store in the freezer for 1 month. Defrost overnight in the fridge and cook in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until piping hot.

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