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Nutritional Values
700kcal
30gProtein
60gCarbs
35gFat
7gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Pie and Mash
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Pie and Mash — [pie and mash]
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I'll have the pie and mash, please.
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A traditional London dish of minced beef pie served with mashed potatoes.
Why try it?
An enduring favorite served in East End eateries, pie and mash reflects London's working-class roots and penchant for hearty, comforting meals.
How it tastes
The pie is savory with a flaky crust, filled with seasoned minced beef, and served alongside creamy, buttery mashed potatoes.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Dating back to the 19th century, pie and mash was originally sold by street vendors to local workers in London, later becoming a staple in dedicated pie shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g minced beef
- 🌾 200 g puff pastry
- 🥕 250 g potatoes
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🥣 150 ml gravy
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 180°C and brown minced beef with onions.
- 2 Fill pastry with the beef mixture, seal edges and bake for 20 minutes.
- 3 Boil and mash potatoes with butter, season to taste.
- 4 Serve the pie hot with mashed potatoes and warmed gravy.
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