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Jamie Oliver Hodgepodge Pie

Jamie Oliver Hodgepodge Pie
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Jamie Oliver hodgepodge pie is a baked savoury pie made with a mixed filling of meat and vegetables in gravy, topped with pastry or mashed potatoes.

It’s designed to be adaptable, combining different ingredients into one cohesive, comforting dish.

Ingredients

For the filling

    • Cooked chicken, beef, or lamb, chopped

    • Onion, finely chopped

    • Carrots, diced

    • Peas or mixed vegetables

    • Garlic, crushed

    • Olive oil or butter

    • Plain flour

    • Beef or chicken stock

    • Fresh thyme or rosemary

    • Salt and black pepper

For the topping

    • Ready-made shortcrust pastry or mashed potatoes

    • Egg (if using pastry, for glazing)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling Base

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook gently until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.

Step 2: Add Vegetables

Add the diced carrots and cook for a few minutes to soften slightly. Stir in peas or mixed vegetables and cook gently to combine flavours.

Step 3: Add the Meat

Add the cooked meat to the pan and stir well so it warms through and mixes evenly with the vegetables.

Step 4: Make the Gravy

Sprinkle over the flour and stir until absorbed. Gradually pour in the stock, stirring continuously, until a thick, glossy gravy forms. Add herbs, salt, and black pepper, then simmer for 5–10 minutes.

Step 5: Assemble the Pie

Transfer the filling to a baking dish. Top with rolled pastry or spread mashed potatoes evenly over the surface. If using pastry, brush lightly with beaten egg.

Step 6: Bake

Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Bake the pie for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

Step 7: Rest and Serve

Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the filling settle.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/hodgepodge-pie/