Shepherd's Pie

Savory lamb (or beef) filling topped with golden mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1.1 lb ground lamb or beef
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2.2 lb potatoes
• 1/2 cup milk and butter

Steps

1. Boil potatoes and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth.
2. Sauté onion and carrot, then brown the ground meat thoroughly.
3. Stir in tomato paste, stock, peas, and Worcestershire; simmer 15 minutes.
4. Spread filling in a dish, top with mash, and rake with a fork for browning ridges.
5. Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden.
6. Rest 5 minutes, then scoop into bowls.