Shepherd's Pie

Cook 1 h 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonful dripping
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb mince
  • 3 lb carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  •   salt and pepper
  • 3 teaspoonfuls Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoonfuls water
  • 1 small tin tomatoes
  • 2 lb potatoes, boiled and mashed

Method

  1. Heat dripping in a pan and fry onions until beginning to brown.
  2. Add mince and continue for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add carrots, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, water and tin of tomatoes. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  4. Turn into an ovenproof dish and cook at 400°F, Gas Mark 6, for 20 minutes.
  5. Cover with mashed potato and fork up the top.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 425°F, Gas Mark 7, and cook for about 25 minutes until top is brown.

Notes

Second recipe on card: Parsnips — Peel 1½ lb parsnips and cut into cubes. Cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well and serve.