Real Shepherd's Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Brown meat and chopped onion together for about 5 minutes,add stock and simmer slowly,occasionally stirring until cooked,about 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Mix 2-3 teaspoons of flour or cornflour to a smooth cream with water and slowly add to meat mixture over a low heat stirring continuously until thickened.
3. 3
   Pour into ovenproof dish and set aside,allowing to cool,depending on the quality of the meat used you should not need to skim the fat,however,this is to personal taste.
4. 4
   Peel,boil and mash potatoes with salt,pepper,freshly chopped mint if required,and a generous knob of butter.
5. 5
   Cover the meat mixture with the potato and bake in a medium oven for 30-40 minutes.
6. 6
   If required dish can be browned under a grill.
7. 7
   Serve with fresh vegetables.
8. 8
   I also like thickly sliced fresh bread and butter with my Real Shepherds Pie.