Slow Cooker Irish Savoury Mince and Carrots

by Nathan Anthony
Star 4.2
    10m prep time
    290m total time
    Easy level
    8 ingredients

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
  • 1 Rich Beef Stock Pot 1 x Knorr Stock Pot Rich Beef 4x28g
  • 4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 x Sainsbury's Worcester Sauce 150ml
  • 4 tbsp Tomato Purée 1 x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 600g Lean Beef Mince 1 x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 750g
  • 4 Carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes or chunks 4 x Sainsbury’s Carrots Loose
  • 200g Tenderstem Broccoli 1 x Sainsbury's Tenderstem Broccoli 330g
  • 800g Creamy Mash 2 x Sainsbury's Mashed Potato 400g
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