Shepherd's Pie

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan, add onion & garlic, cook for 5-7 mins over a low heat until softened but not coloured.

Step 2

Add carrot and cook for 5 mins over medium heat.

Step 3

Add in mince, season, cook over high heat until coloured. Break up the mince regularly with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps.

Step 4

Pour in Worcestershire sauce & tomato puree, mix through. Add wine, cook over high heat to let alcohol evaporate.

Step 5

Pour in stock, add herbs, season and bring to the boil.

Step 6

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 mins until sauce has thickened.

Step 7

Peel and cook potatoes in salted boiling water until soft. Drain and put through potato ricer if you have one.

Step 8

Add butter, milk, parmesan, egg yolk, salt and pepper. Mix together until nice & creamy.

Step 9

Grease an oven proof dish with butter and pour in meat sauce.

Step 10

Spread mash on top, sprinkle with parmesan and place little knobs of butter all over.

Step 11

Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until the top is crispy and bubbling.