Shepherd's Pie

Serves 4

Description/Notes:

No nonsense food that's both simple to prepare and satisfying to eat.

Ingredients:

1 lb. (400g) lean mince

1 onion, chopped

21-2 tsp. olive oil

half a pint (300ml) beef stock

1 oz. (50g) cornflour

(topping) 1 lb. (400g) boiled potatoes, mashed

(topping) 2 fl. Oz. (40ml) skimmed milk

(topping) three quarter ounce (20g) low fat spread

Cooking Instructions:

Pre-heat the oven to 400F, Gas Mark 6, 200C
Fry the onion using as little olive oil as possible
Add the mince and fry until it browns or seals
Drain off any fat then cook over a low heat for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally
Mix together the cornflour and cold water then blend into the mince
Simmer until it thickens then put into an ovenproof casserole
Mix the skimmed milk and low fat spread into the potatoes
Spread on top of the mince and draw a fork across the top
Place back in the oven and bake until a golden brown, about 20 minutes