Saturday, April 25, 2009

Easy Shepherds Pie


Ingredients

Base
1kg beef mince
1/2 teaspoon oil
1 large onion
1 zucchini, finely chopped
1 carrot finely chopped
4 teaspoons gravy powder
1/4 teaspoons mixed herbs
1 1/2 cups water

Topping
750g potatoes (I used some sweet potato)
2 large tomatoes
Grated cheese

Method

1. Base. Heat oil in an oven proof frying pan and brown mince
2. Add onion, zucchini and carrot. Fry until cooked evenly
3. Make gravy in about 2 tablespoons of water and pour into the meat and vegetable mixture
4. Gradually add the rest of water and herbs, and simmer for 10 minutes or until gravy is thickened.
5. Topping: Boil and mash potatoes
6. Place tomato slices evenly over meat mixture.
7. Top with mashed potato and sprinkle with cheese.
8. Bake at 180C for 25 - 30 minutes or until potato is browned.

I also added some worcestershire sauce for extra flavour.

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