Cooking with Adalbard: shepherd's pie

Ingredients

• • 1 large onion, minced

  • 1 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbs. butter

  • 1 kg (2 lb) ground lamb

  • 3 large carrots, diced

  • 1 tbs. tomato sauce

  • 1 tbs. parsley, minced

  • ½ tsp. thyme

  • ½ tsp. sage

  • salt, pepper

  • 8 medium sized poatotes, cooked and mashed

  • 200 g (7 oz) grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

• • Preheat oven to 190 C (375 F).

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Fry for 5-8 minutes stirring occasionally until the onion is lighlty browned. Add the ground lamb and fry for a further 10 minutes. Add carrots, tomato sauce, thyme, sage, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes over low heat.

  • Spread meat mixture in a square casserole, spread mashed potatoes over top and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 35-45 minutes.