Minced Beef and Potato Cobbler
This Minced Beef and Potato Cobbler is a comforting and hearty dish, inspired by traditional British cuisine. It combines the savory richness of minced beef with the creamy texture of mashed potatoes, topped with buttery, crumbly scones. A true twist on the classic shepherd's pie, this dish will surely elevate your dining experience with its homey flavors and rustic charm.
Ingredients
For the Minced Beef Filling
500 grams ground beef (minced beef) - Preferably grass-fed for a richer flavor
2 tablespoons olive oil - Extra virgin
1 medium onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef stock - Low sodium preferred
1 pinch salt - to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper - to taste
For the Potato Topping
600 grams potatoes - Peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk - Full-fat for creaminess
For the Scone Topping
- 1 cup self-raising flour
½ teaspoon baking powder- 50 grams butter - chilled and cubed
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the mashed potato topping. Boil the quartered potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain well, then mash with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the minced beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well to coat the beef. Pour in the beef stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). To make the scone topping, sift the self-raising flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the chilled butter and rub into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid. Mix to form a soft dough. Roll it out to about 1 cm thick and cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.
- To assemble the cobbler, spread the minced beef mixture into a baking dish. Spoon the mashed potato evenly over the beef. Place the scone rounds on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the scone topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
For a different texture, try adding a grated cheese topping to the mashed potatoes. An easy way to roll the scone topping is to do so between two sheets of parchment paper.
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 1376mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 688IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 5mg
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