Mince Tatties

A hearty Scottish classic, Mince Tatties is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich, savory minced beef with creamy mashed potatoes for a meal that's simple yet satisfying. Perfectly seasoned and infused with layers of flavor from garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, the mince is simmered to perfection with beef stock and finished with a touch of sweetness from frozen peas. Paired with buttery mashed tatties made with milk for extra creaminess, this dish comes together in under an hour and is ideal for family dinners or chilly nights. With its wholesome ingredients and warming flavors, Mince Tatties is a nostalgic favorite that never fails to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 grams minced beef
• 500 milliliters beef stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 100 grams frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 800 grams potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 50 grams butter
• 75 milliliters milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the minced beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Pour in the beef stock, then add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Cover the pan partially and let the mixture cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more stock or water.

Step 7

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

While the mince is cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water.

Step 9

Bring the pot to a boil and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 10

Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Serve the mince hot, spooned over a generous portion of mashed potatoes (the tatties). Enjoy your warming plate of classic Mince Tatties!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2353.8 grams (2353.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2266

Total Fat 108.10g	139%
Saturated Fat 44.40g	222%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 449mg	150%
Sodium 3989mg	173%
Total Carbohydrate 188.40g	69%
Dietary Fiber 21.80g	78%
Total Sugars 27.00g
Protein 131.40g	263%

Vitamin D 42IU	210%
Calcium 428mg	33%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 4829mg	103%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 33.5%