Cottage Pie with Leek & Potato Topping

Serves : 4

Ingredients :

450g lean minced beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp plain flour
300ml beef stock
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
675g potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 leeks, sliced
Knob of butter
70g grated cheese

Steps :

1. Pre heat oven to 190oC

2. Boil potatoes for 15-20 mins, until softened. Add the leeks 5 mins before end

3. Meanwhile, dry fry the mince, onion & carrots for 4 mins. Add the flour. Gradually add the stock, tomato puree & dried herbs. Bring to the boil and stir until thickened. Season & transfer to ovenproof dish

4. Drain the potatoes & leeks and then mash with the butter and half the cheese. Season

5. Place mash mixture on top of mince mixture, sprinkle with remaining cheese and place in the oven for 25 mins, until golden.

6. Serve with green beans & broccoli