Spoon a sixth of the mince and potato mixture into the pie case. Brush the overhanging edges with a little milk. Roll out the smaller portion of pastry until it is large enough to cover the pie dish.

Add the cooked mince and then pour the stock mixture ... Freeze the meat filling for this shepherd's pie and mashed potato separately in freezer-proof containers. These will keep in the freezer ...

Finally, fold in the egg yolk and mix well to combine. Spread the potato topping over the minced beef mixture in the pie dish. Ruffle the surface of the potato topping with a fork for added texture.

This recipe divides the pie between eight individually sized ramekins, making it perfect for a cozy dinner party with friends or family. Shepherd's pie, that iconic combination of flavorful minced ...