No-fuss shepherd's pie

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a medium saucepan, then soften 1 chopped onion and 2-3 chopped carrots for a few mins. When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in 500g lamb mince and brown, tipping off any excess fat. Add 2 tbsp tomato purée and a large splash of Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins. Pour over 500ml beef stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, then make the mash. Boil the 900g potato, cut into chunks, in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with 85g butter and 3 tbsp milk. Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month. Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.) Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.

• sunflower oil Notes: 1 tbsp
• large onion chopped Notes: 1
• medium carrots chopped Notes: 2-3
• 500g pack lamb mince
• tomato purée Notes: 2 tbsp
• large splash Worcestershire sauce
• 500ml beef stock
• 900g potatoes cut into chunks
• 85g butter
• milk Notes: 3 tbsp