Cottage Pie

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp of oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 500g minced beef
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• Beef stock cube dissolved in 4oz of water
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce
• 950g potatoes
• Knob of butter/sprinkle of cheese
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6.
2. Prep the vegetables.
3. Place potatoes in a pan, cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer until cooked. Drain and mash with butter.
4. Add oil to a large pan, add in the onions and carrots. Fry for 5 mins.
5. Add the mince and stir.
6. Sprinkle in flour, mixing well.
7. Add tomatoes, stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil.
8. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Spoon the mince into a dish and spread the mash on top. Use a fork to make lines in the mash and sprinkle on cheese.
10. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until the pie is golden. Serve with your favourite vegetables.