Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:

• 1.8 kg (4 lbs) floury potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 900g (2 lbs) minced lamb
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 liter (4 1/2 cups) beef or lamb stock
• 120ml (1/2 cup) double (heavy) cream
• 120g (8 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 2 heaped tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes until cooked.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (fan). Heat oil in a frying pan.
3. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened.
4. Add minced lamb, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and stock. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Mash potatoes with cream, butter, and remaining salt and pepper.
6. Mix cornflour with cold water and add to simmering lamb mixture to thicken the sauce.
7. Place lamb mixture in a baking dish.
8. Top with mashed potatoes and rough up the top with a fork.
9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until mashed potato is golden brown.
10. Heat up the gravy and serve Shepherd's Pie with green veg.

Tips:

• For a vegetarian option, substitute the minced lamb with ground vegetables.
• You can add other vegetables to the filling, such as peas or mushrooms.
• Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a green salad.

Enjoy your delicious and hearty Shepherd's Pie!