Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin
A twist on traditional potato gratin, this hearty single-serving dish combines perfectly seasoned minced beef with layers of creamy potatoes. Think of it as a cross between a cottage pie and a gratin - perfect for using up leftover mince or potatoes. The beef layer is rich and flavourful, while the potato layers become tender and creamy, with a gorgeous golden-brown top.
- Total time
- 55min
- 20 prep, 35 cook
- Per serving
- 1083kcal
- 52 g protein
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Ingredients
- £3.05
- average cost
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin recipe contains 1083 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 52g of protein, 50g of carbohydrates, and 74g of fat, making it high in protein.
- Fibre
- 4.8g
- Sugar
- 8.5g
- Saturated fat
- 44.2g
- Salt
- 2g
Ingredients
Method
0 of 13 done- Preheat oven to 180°C (fan)/200°C/Gas 6.
- If using raw mince: Heat a small frying pan, brown the mince with onion and garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, half the herbs, salt, and pepper to the mince. Cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Butter a small ovenproof dish (about 15cm diameter).
- Layer 1/3 of the potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spread the seasoned mince mixture over the potatoes.
- Layer remaining potatoes on top of the mince.
- Mix cream with remaining herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour cream mixture over potatoes, pressing down gently.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin: questions
- How long does it take to make Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin?
- This recipe takes 55 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.
- Is Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin suitable for meal prep?
- Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 52g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin?
- The key ingredients are White Potato, Lean Beef Mince 5%, Garlic Clove. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin healthy?
- This recipe contains 1083 calories per serving with 52g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
- What diets is Single-Serving Minced Beef Potato Gratin suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 52g of protein per serving.
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