Halloween Bolognese Yorkshire Pud Pies

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 180C

2. 2

   Make the bolognese: heat a drizzle of oil in a large non stick frying pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until soft.

3. 3

   Add the beef mince and fry until browned all over. Drain any excess fat.

4. 4

   Add the flour, garlic and oregano. Give it a good stir and fry for 1 minute on a medium heat.

5. 5

   Slowly add the stock a little at a time. Stirring continuously on the heat, only adding more when it comes to the boil.

6. 6

   Stir in the tinned tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Bring to the boil, simmer on a medium to low heat for 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and the beef is cooked through.

8. 8

   Cut out 4 pumpkin shapes from the pastry (Check it will cover the top of the yorkshire pudding) Brush them with beaten egg and place them on a lined baking tray.

9. 9

   Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

10. 10

    Divide the hot bolognese between the yorkshire puddings and top each one with a slice of cheese.

11. 11

    Place the filled yorkshires on a baking tray and in the oven for 5 minutes, until the yorkshires are heated through and the cheese has melted.

12. 12

    Top each pudding with a pastry pumpkin and serve!