I am making shephards pie. Can I cook the minced meat straight from frozen?

We recommend that you always defrost your frozen mince meat before you cook it. To defrost it just use the microwave if you are in a hurry, or if you have time you can defrost it in the fridge or in cold water. If you have the time it is best to defrost your frozen mince overnight and in the fridge. For more information about defrosting please visit defrosting frozen foods in this site.