This is a classic British dish, and I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't find this one of the most appetising meals. Serve it to the family or close friends when the weather is cold and you are in need of comfort. Despite being comfort food, shepherds pie is bursting with goodness, and when made with organic vegetables and organic lamb this is a meal fit for a king. The following quantities serve 4, however it is aalways worth making extra, as seconds are always wanted, and it tastes even nicer on the second night.

Ingredients

• 450g Lamb mince
• 4 Cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 1 Bay leaf
• 50g Tomato puree
• 800g Tinned chopped tomatoes
• 2 tsp Mint sauce
• 2 tsp Worcester sauce
• 2 tbsp Gravy granules
• 4 Large potatoes, chopped
• Butter

Method

1. Dry fry the garlic and onion for 2 minutes, before adding the lamb mince. Continue to fry until the mince is thoroughly browned.
2. Add the carrots, chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, mint sauce and Worcester sauce. Leave to simmer.
3. Meanwhile boil the potatoes, drain and mash with a little butter.
4. Add the gravy granules to the sauce, and add either water or more gravy granules to make a thick sauce.
5. Pour the sauce into the bottom of a casserole dish and cover with the mashed potato. Bake for 20 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees C.