These Easy Mince Pies consists of a mouthwatering savoury mince and potato filling, with garlic, chilli and herbs.

INGREDIENTS

• 15 ml olive oil
• 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 bird eye chili finely chopped
• 1 kg beef mince
• handful chopped thyme and rosemary
• 1 can chopped and peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1/2 cup good quality beef stock
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt and black pepper to season
• 1 large potato peeled and chopped in small cubes
• fresh parsley to season
• 1 roll puff pastry store bought
• 1 large egg whisked, for egg wash

INSTRUCTIONS

• First off, heat the olive oil in a saucepan and saute the onion, garlic and chilli until soft.
• Add the beef mince and brown.
• Add the herbs and mix through.
• Add the tomato can, tomato puree, beef stock, sugar and seasoning. Mix through.
• Add the potatoes and leave to simmer for 20 – 25 minutes.
• If you need to reduce a but of the liquid, cook for another few minutes.
• Remove from heat, add the parsley and set aside.
• Roll out the puff pastry and use an appropriate cutter to cut the pastry as to line it in the muffin tins.
• Scoop spoonfuls of mince in the pastry.
• Top the pies with another disc of pastry, gently brush with egg wash and bake in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes until golden brown at 180 degrees.
• Serve with a garden salad or roasted vegetables.

Source: Aninas Recipes