Shepherds Pie

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 475g tinned carrots in water
200g frozen peas
500g minced beef/lamb
1 packet Shepherds Pie mix (spice powder mix)
500g potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 large onion, sliced fine
2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
Baking dish
Salt & Pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil


Drop cubed potatoes into a pot of boiling water and cook until soft. Mash with salt, pepper and butter

Make the Shepherds Pie mix in a jug according to packet instructions

In a hot pan with olive oil, cook the onions & garlic for 2 mins. Add mince and brown. Add carrots, peas and the Shepherds pie mix. Continue to cook until the meat is cooked through

Transfer mix to baking dish

If you have a piping bag you can use this to place a layer of mashed potato over the mix. Not to worry if you dont have a bag, you can simply spoon the potato over and flatten with a fork

Place in the oven at 200C/400F for 20 mins or until the potato is golden brown on top