These lamb mince meat pies are easy to make. Make a batch of the lamb mince filling and freeze to make a super quick and easy weekday meal. Simply add to ramekins and top with puff pastry.
Ingredients
1 tbs olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
500g lamb mince
1 stalk celery, finely diced
300g orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2cm-dice
2 x 400g cans Ardmona Rich & Thick Mixed Herb Tomatoes
1 cup frozen green peas
2 sheets frozen ready-rolled puff pastry
Milk, for brushing
Method
Heat oil a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add mince.
Cook, breaking up mince with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned
Add celery and sweet potato. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir in tomatoes. Cover and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until mixture is thick. Season to taste. Remove from heat. Stir through peas. Set aside to cool slightly
Preheat oven to 190°C fan-forced. Place pastry onto a board to defrost. Spoon lamb mixture into 4 x 1 1/2 cup capacity (about 12cm wide*) greased ovenproof dishes.
Cut 4 x 14cm rounds from pastry. Top pies with pastry and press edges with a fork to seal. Cut a small cross into centre of each pie. Lightly brush with milk.
Place pies on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden and serve
Tips & Hints
If the dishes are wider you will require additional pastry.
