Cottage Pie

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Melt half the butter in a saucepan and fry the minced beef until browned, stir- ring to break up any lumps.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrots and mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes or until softened slightly.

Step 3

Stir in the flour, then pour in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Bring to the boil, stirring, then cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of salted boiling water for about 20 minutes or until tender.

Step 6

Drain thoroughly and mash with a potato masher. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Step 7

Set the oven at 200°C /400°F / gas

Step 8

Spoon the meat mixture into an ovenproof dish.

Step 9

Cover with the potato and mark the top with a fork.

Step 10

Bake for about 25 minutes until the potato topping is browned.