ShepherdÕs pie
Thisis regardedas classic for
a good reason!
Serves 4 • Ready in 2 hrs
1tbspoliveoil
1 mediumonion,chopped
1 garlicclove,chopped
500gmincedlamb
10gplainflour
1tbspWorcestershiresauce
1tbsptomatopuree
1 KnorrBeefStockPot
1 sprigoffreshthyme
1 smallswede,peeled,diced
andboileduntiljusttender
1 large carrot, peeled, chopped
andboileduntiljusttender
500g mashed potato
1 Heattheoliveoilin a large
casseroledish.Addtheonionand
garlicandfry,stirring,for2-3 mins
untillightlycoloured.
2 Mixin themincedlambandcook,
stirringit frequentlyfor10-15mins,
tocookoffthemoisture(themeat
shouldcrackleasthefatrenders).
3 Addtheflourandworkit in.Stirin
theWorcestershiresauceandtomato
purée.Addthestockpot,pourin
500mlwaterandaddthethyme.
Bring to the boil, cover, reduce heat
andsimmerfor1 hr.
4 Transferthelambmixture,which
shouldbemoist,intoa largepiedish.
Sprinkleovertheswedeandcarrot.
If youhavetime,setaside for 1 hr for
themixturetoset.
5 Heattheovento220C/Gas7.
Scoopoutspoonfulsofpotatoand
placeontopofthemince.Weta
spatulaanduseit tospreadthemash
outintoa smooth,evenlayerrightup
totheedges.Makea patternontop,
usinga wetknife,if youlike.Bakefor
30 minsandservestraightaway.
Perserving:Cals471,Fat 24g, Sat fat
11.5g, Carbs 31.5g
TIP
Thisdish
freezesreally
well
COMFORT FOOD