Goat mince

Serving Size100 g
per serve% RI*
Energy456 kj5%
109 kcal
Fat2.31g3%
Saturated Fat0.71g4%
Monounsaturated Fat1.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.17g
Carbohydrates0g0%
Sugar-
Fibre0g
Protein20.6g41%
Salt0.20g3%
Cholesterol57mg
Potassium385mg19%
* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)

Ingredients
For the filling
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, de-stringed and chopped
125g/4½oz butternut squash peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
½ tsp coarse sea salt
4 anchovy fillets in oil, drained
500g/1lb 2oz goat mince
1 tbsp roughly chopped green olives
A tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp plain flour
150ml red wine
160ml beef stock
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
½ tsp ground cinnamon
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the topping
1kg/2lb 4oz floury potatoes, such as King Edward, peeled and cut into chunks
50g/1¾oz unsalted butter
30g crumbly goats' cheese, crumbled
25g parmesan, finely grated

Method

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

To make the filling, heat one tablespoon of the oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions, celery and squash and cook gently for about 10 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften.

Put the garlic in a pestle and mortar with the sea salt and crush it to a paste. Add the anchovies and bash them to form a rough paste. Add this mixture to the pan of vegetables. Cook gently for about five minutes, stirring, so the anchovies begin to ‘melt’. Remove the contents of the pan to a bowl, leaving any oil behind.

Increase the heat under the pan. Add a little more oil if necessary, and half the mince. Cook, stirring, until it is browned, then add it to the vegetables. Repeat with the remaining mince then return all the meat and vegetables to the pan.

Add the olives. Stir in the tomato purée and flour and cook gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the wine and stock, bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the rosemary and cinnamon and season with salt and pepper (if needed – the anchovies are already quite salty).

Transfer the meat to an oven dish with around 1.2 litre/2 pints capacity.

For the topping, put the potatoes in a pan, cover with water, add a little salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Drain well, then mash them or push through a ricer back into the hot pan, and stir in the butter.

Spread the mash over the meat in the dish. Combine the crumbled goat’s cheese and parmesan and sprinkle over the potato.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and crusty and the filling is bubbling.

Leave to stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.