Shepherd’s Pie

A British favourite. My children love this nutritious comfort food meal.

Cooking Time: 45 mins

Serves: 4 children

Steps

1. Pre heat the oven to 180oc / Gas Mark 4
2. Heat 1 tbl of olive oil in a casserole dish and brown the lamb mince. Remove the mince once cooked.
3. Wash and chop the leek.
4. Peel and dice the carrots.
5. Wash and slice the mushrooms.
6. Heat 1 tbl of olive oil in the same casserole dish and fry the vegetables along with the garlic until soft.
7. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and herbs.
8. Add the water and the cooked mince.
9. Stir and simmer gently for 35minutes.
10. While this is simmering, you can prepare the top of the shepherd’s pie.
11. Peel and halve the potatoes.
12. Cook them in a pan of salted water until tender.
13. Drain off the water and place the potatoes back in the pan. Add the milk and the butter and with a potato masher, mash the potatoes until soft.
14. Crease an oven proof pie dish. Add the cooked mince. Top with the mash potatoes. Cook in the pre heated oven at 180oc / Gas Mark 4 for 30-35 minutes until the top is crunchy and brown.
15. Serve with a side salad and chopped fresh tomatoes.