Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:

- 500g beef mince

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 carrot, chopped

- 1 cup frozen peas

- 2 tbsp plain flour

- 1 cup beef stock

- 2 tbsp tomato paste

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 4 cups mashed potatoes

- 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Cook onion and garlic until softened, then add beef mince and cook until browned.

3. Stir in carrot and cook for 5 minutes.

4. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, then add beef stock and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Stir in peas and season with salt and pepper.

6. Transfer to a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and sprinkle with cheese if using.

7. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.