Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

800g potatoes, diced
150ml semi skimmed hot milk
500g lean minced lamb
1 onion, diced (250g)
1 tbsp gravy granules
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
200g frozen mixed vegetables

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200oC, gas mark 6.
2. Boil the potatoes for 10-12 minutes until tender.  Drain and return to the pan.  Add the milk and mash well, season to taste.
3. Meanwhile, fry the mince and onion in a large saucepan for 5 minutes.  Add the gravy granules, 200ml boiling water, Worcestershire sauce and vegetables and bring to the boil.  Transfer to an ovenproof dish or 4 individual dishes.
4. Top with the mash and bake for 30 minutes.

Top Cheat

Make it special by adding a dash of red wine and minted peas.

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