I used to work at a bakery when I was still studying my Bachelor degree. I love the smell of pastry and bread. Smells so homely. I can still bake them now, but it’s no fun baking when you can’t share it with your other half properly. Even though it’s not the same without the smell of freshly baked pie, this is a close alternative especially for those cold winter nights to keep your bellies warm.


coconut oil
1.5kg beef mince
2 onions, chopped finely
4 medium carrots, chopped finely
dried herbs
2 bay leaves
8 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups bone broth
cinnamon

Mash Potato Topping:
1 large sweet potato
pepper
cinnamon
butter, melted

• Preheat oven to 190 degrees.
• Add coconut oil to a large frying pan and heat over a low/medium fire.
• Add the mince, onion and carrot and stir until cooked.
• Add the bay leaves and herbs and stir through for about a minute.
• Stir in the cinnamon, pepper, chopped tomatoes and broth, and cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste.
• Peel the sweet potato and cut it in thirds and boil it until it is soft. Drain the water and mash them. Season to taste.
• Pour the mince mix into a large casserole dish and cover with the mashed sweet potatoes. With a brush, glaze the top with butter.
• Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.