COURSE:
Baby Food
Baby Cottage Pie: A Comforting and Delicious Miniature Twist
Enjoy the classic comfort of cottage pie in a fun and convenient mini form with our Baby Cottage Pie recipe. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, these mini pies are filled with a savoury blend of tender minced meat, vegetables, and a rich, flavourful gravy, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Whether you’re serving a family dinner or looking for a hearty lunch, these baby-sized pies offer a satisfying, delicious meal in every bite.
With the help of your Instant Pot, preparing Baby Cottage Pies has never been easier. The Instant Pot ensures the meat and vegetables cook to perfection, while the mashed potatoes are light, fluffy, and ready to top off your mini pies. These individual pies bake up beautifully, with a golden, crispy top and a warm, comforting filling that will make you feel right at home.
Perfect for meal prepping or special family occasions, Baby Cottage Pies are a delightful way to serve up a traditional favourite in a convenient, bite-sized format. They’re easy to customise with your choice of fillings or seasonings, making them a versatile and satisfying meal option for any time of year.
Baby Cottage Pie
Ingredients
- 1/4 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 green pepper
- 100 g lean beef mince
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 potato
- 2 tbsp milk
- Mixed herbs
Instructions
- Place the trivet on the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot and add 1 cup of water
- Add the chopped potato with 1/3 cup of water to an ovenproof bowl and place on top of the trivet.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to “Steam” and select 10 minutes.
- When the timer ends, quick release by turning the steam release to the venting position allowing the steam to escape, the valve will then drop and the lid will unlock.
- Remove the potato from the water and mash with 2 tablespoons of milk
- Clean and dry the inner pot and turn the Instant Pot on to “Saute” press “Adjust” to “More”
- When the panel says hot, fry the onion and garlic until soft
- Add the green pepper and fry for a further few minutes until soft
- Add the tomato, beef and herbs and brown the meat,
- Press “Cancel” then press “High Pressure” and select 5 minutes
- Serve the beef with the mash or put the beef into an oven proof dish and cover with potato mash then bake at 180 degrees Celsius until golden brown on top.
Notes
Combine that mince and mash and blend to preferred consistency for younger babies who are not yet able to tolerate texture.
Baby Cottage Pie
COURSE:
Baby Food
Ingredients
- 1/4 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 green pepper
- 100 g lean beef mince
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 potato
- 2 tbsp milk
- Mixed herbs
Instructions
- Place the trivet on the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot and add 1 cup of water
- Add the chopped potato with 1/3 cup of water to an ovenproof bowl and place on top of the trivet.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to “Steam” and select 10 minutes.
- When the timer ends, quick release by turning the steam release to the venting position allowing the steam to escape, the valve will then drop and the lid will unlock.
- Remove the potato from the water and mash with 2 tablespoons of milk
- Clean and dry the inner pot and turn the Instant Pot on to “Saute” press “Adjust” to “More”
- When the panel says hot, fry the onion and garlic until soft
- Add the green pepper and fry for a further few minutes until soft
- Add the tomato, beef and herbs and brown the meat,
- Press “Cancel” then press “High Pressure” and select 5 minutes
- Serve the beef with the mash or put the beef into an oven proof dish and cover with potato mash then bake at 180 degrees Celsius until golden brown on top.
Notes
Combine that mince and mash and blend to preferred consistency for younger babies who are not yet able to tolerate texture.
Baby Cottage Pie: A Comforting and Delicious Miniature Twist
Enjoy the classic comfort of cottage pie in a fun and convenient mini form with our Baby Cottage Pie recipe. Perfectly portioned for individual servings, these mini pies are filled with a savoury blend of tender minced meat, vegetables, and a rich, flavourful gravy, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Whether you’re serving a family dinner or looking for a hearty lunch, these baby-sized pies offer a satisfying, delicious meal in every bite.
With the help of your Instant Pot, preparing Baby Cottage Pies has never been easier. The Instant Pot ensures the meat and vegetables cook to perfection, while the mashed potatoes are light, fluffy, and ready to top off your mini pies. These individual pies bake up beautifully, with a golden, crispy top and a warm, comforting filling that will make you feel right at home.
Perfect for meal prepping or special family occasions, Baby Cottage Pies are a delightful way to serve up a traditional favourite in a convenient, bite-sized format. They’re easy to customise with your choice of fillings or seasonings, making them a versatile and satisfying meal option for any time of year.
