• Primrose Herd Cornish dry-aged grass-fed beef mince 500g, fresh raw beef ground meat in a clear packaging.
  • Primrose Herd Cornish dry-aged grass-fed beef mince 500g, fresh and natural beef mince with rich marbling and vibrant red color.
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Cornish Dry-Aged Grass-Fed Beef Mince 500g

Cornish Dry-Aged Grass-Fed Beef Mince 500g
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  • Primrose Herd Cornish dry-aged grass-fed beef mince 500g, fresh raw beef ground meat in a clear packaging.
  • Primrose Herd Cornish dry-aged grass-fed beef mince 500g, fresh and natural beef mince with rich marbling and vibrant red color.

Cornish Dry-Aged Grass-Fed Beef Mince 500g

Our beef mince has a great depth of flavour. Selected cuts of grass-fed beef (chuck, rib cap, flank and short-rib) are coarsely ground and combined. The resulting beef mince is perfect for making ragù, lasagne, beef burgers, chilli con carne and so many more beefy classics.

10% Fat / 90 Meat Mix 

500 gm pack

Why Choose Cornish Dry-Aged Beef?

  • Grass-Fed Cornish Beef: Reared naturally on West Country pastures.
  • 21-Day Dry Aged: Ensures deep umami flavour and superior tenderness.
  • Versatile Cut: Ideal for Sunday roasts, stews, or slow smoking.
  • Freshly Butchered: Delivered chilled in eco-conscious vacuum packaging.

 

Weight: 500g pack

Packaging: Vacuum-sealed, chilled

Origin: Cornwall, UK

Storage: Keep refrigerated below 4°C.

Delivery: Mainland UK only. Some Highland and IOW postcodes may incur additional charges.

 

👨🍳 Chef’s Masterclass: Ultimate Classic Cottage Pie

With 10% fat beef mince, it is the absolute sweet spot for a slow-simmered Cottage Pie. It yields enough fat to build a rich, glossy gravy without leaving an oily film floating on top.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Rich Beef Filling:

  • 500g Beef Mince (10% Fat): Coarsely ground preferred
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion: Finely diced
  • 2 Medium Carrots & 2 Celery Sticks: Finely diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves: Minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Purée
  • 2 tbsp Plain Flour: To thicken the gravy
  • 150ml Red Wine: (Or extra beef stock)
  • 400ml Rich Beef Stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce & 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves

For the Crispy Potato Topping:

  • 900g Maris Piper or King Edward Potatoes: Peeled and cubed
  • 50g Unsalted Butter & 60ml Whole Milk
  • 50g Mature Cheddar Cheese: Grated (optional)

Step-by-Step Cooking Technique

1.Brown the Beef Mince:High-heat browning.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large ovenproof casserole or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 10% fat beef mince in batches. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until deeply browned. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the meat to a plate (leave the savoury pan juices behind).

2.Sauté the Aromatics:Build the aromatic base.

Turn the heat to medium. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pan drippings. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato purée, cooking for 2 minutes until the purée turns a deep brick-red colour.

3.Flour, Wine & Stock Reduction:Thicken & deglaze.

Stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Pour in the red wine, scraping up all the golden caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half, then pour in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and the browned beef mince.

4.Simmer to a Silky Gravy:20-minute gentle simmer.

Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens into a rich, glossy meat ragù. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

5.Make the Fluffy Mash:While the meat simmers.

Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and let them steam dry for 2 minutes. Mash until smooth with the butter and warm milk. Season with salt and a pinch of black pepper.

6.Assemble & Bake:200°C (180°C fan) for 25 minutes.

Spoon the beef ragù into an ovenproof baking dish (or leave in your skillet). Pipe or spread the mashed potato evenly over the top. Rake with a fork to create ridges, sprinkle over the grated cheddar, and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling at the edges.

1.Brown the Beef Mince:High-heat browning.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large ovenproof casserole or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 10% fat beef mince in batches. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until deeply browned. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the meat to a plate (leave the savoury pan juices behind).
2.Sauté the Aromatics:Build the aromatic base.

Turn the heat to medium. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pan drippings. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato purée, cooking for 2 minutes until the purée turns a deep brick-red colour.
3.Flour, Wine & Stock Reduction:Thicken & deglaze.

Stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Pour in the red wine, scraping up all the golden caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half, then pour in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and the browned beef mince.
4.Simmer to a Silky Gravy:20-minute gentle simmer.

Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens into a rich, glossy meat ragù. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5.Make the Fluffy Mash:While the meat simmers.

Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and let them steam dry for 2 minutes. Mash until smooth with the butter and warm milk. Season with salt and a pinch of black pepper.
6.Assemble & Bake:200°C (180°C fan) for 25 minutes.

Spoon the beef ragù into an ovenproof baking dish (or leave in your skillet). Pipe or spread the mashed potato evenly over the top. Rake with a fork to create ridges, sprinkle over the grated cheddar, and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling at the edges.

Pro-Chef Tips for Success

  1. Rake the Potato Top: Using a fork to create sharp peaks in the mashed potato creates tiny high points that crisp up and brown under the oven heat.

  2. Rest Before Serving: Let the pie sit out of the oven for 10 minutes before scooping. This allows the hot gravy to set slightly so it doesn't run all over the plate.

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No, our meat is butchered to UK butchery standards for the wellbeing of the animals during slaughter and is not Halal.
How does the meat arrive via courier?
All orders are despatched in high quality packing, including woollen insulated lining and frozen cooling pads. The packaging keeps your meat cool for at least 48 hours. We send all orders on an overnight delivery service via APC couriers.
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All our meat is shipped fresh in high quality packaging, perfect for freezing once you receive your items if you wish.
Is the beef grass fed?
Yes, all of our beef is grass fed in Cornwall.
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Really quick delivery and excellent quality. Would recomend

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Julie Lyon
Enjoyed the mince

Enjoyed the mince, and the staff responded to my query and followed through efficiently.

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Robina Dixson
Lovereally nice mince

Lovely mince no taste of fat makes a lovely cottage pie

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How ArtisanBox works
1. Discover & Curate | Browse 2,000+ award-winning products from the UK’s finest independent makers. Mix and match world-class charcuterie, smoked fish, and pantry staples in one single, secure checkout.

2. Packed by the Artisan | We don’t use dusty warehouses. Once you order, our makers are notified immediately. They hand-pick and pack your items direct from their own farm, butchery, or kitchen..

3. Direct-to-Door Delivery | Because our artisans prioritise freshness, your items are shipped straight to you. If you order from multiple makers, your treats may arrive in separate packages—ensuring each one travels the shortest distance possible to stay at its best.

*Individual shipping rates apply per artisan to ensure they can use their preferred specialist couriers
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Because we're a marketplace with many different vendors, the items in your basket may come from multiple warehouse locations, in more than one shipment.

We attempt to make this clear to you throughout the process via the following:
  • On each product page we show the vendor details, the estimated shipping and delivery dates and the shopping cost for a given product.
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Individual vendors may offer free delivery when a minimum threshold or amount. If so, this is messaged in the lime green shipping and delivery information just below the buy buttons on a product page. ArtisanBox at a store level offers free delivery on any basket of products valued at over £100 (excl. shipping charges) using code FREEDEL at checkout.
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