Shepherds Pie with Mutton Mince

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200º C.
2. Heat 2 tsps of oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and onion and saute for 2-3 minutes till they become soft. Add mutton mince and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
3. Add tomato puree and chopped tomato and mix well. Add vegetable stock, mix and cook for 5 minutes on low heat or till the mixture is slightly dry.
4. Add peas and salt and mix well and cook till done.
5. Take mashed potatoes in a bowl, add 2 tbsps butter and milk and mix well to make a creamy smooth paste. Add salt and pepper and mix well.
6. Brush the remaining butter on the inside of a baking dish, add the mutton mince mixture and spread it evenly.
7. Put potato mixture on top and spread it evenly with a spatula, so that both layers are visible.
8. Decorate with tomato slices. Keep the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Take the dish out of the oven, cut into wedges and serve it hot.

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