Slow Cooker Irish Savoury Mince and Carrots
This is a childhood classic for me, as my granda always made this and the only way to have it is with mash and peas. It feels a bit like a deconstructed cottage pie, and I love it. All the nostalgia with none of the hard work.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
You can brown the mince in a frying pan with 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat, but it’s not essential. If you don’t brown it, cut it up with scissors so it doesn’t clump. Add the mince and all the other ingredients to the slow cooker, season with salt and pepper and add 450ml of boiling water (if cooking for 4). Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 7–8 hours.
Step 2
If you want a thick sauce, add 2 tablespoons of cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, or some gravy granules. I prefer gravy granules or powder. Cook the mince on high for a further 20–30 minutes.
Step 3
Serve the savoury mince with some steamed tenderstem broccoli and the mash, heated according to other packet instructions.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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800g Creamy Mash 2x Sainsbury's Mashed Potato 400g -
200g Tenderstem Broccoli 1x Sainsbury's Tenderstem Broccoli 330g -
4 Carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes or chunks 4x Sainsbury’s Carrots Loose -
600g Lean Beef Mince 1x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 750g -
1 Rich Beef Stock Pot 1x Knorr Stock Pot Rich Beef 4x28g -
4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1x Sainsbury's Worcester Sauce 150ml -
4 tbsp Tomato Purée 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g -
4 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic