Shepherds Pie

Shepherds Pie
Who can turn away a true classic?
Servings: 4
Total time: 1 hour

2lbs (900 g) potatoes
Salt and pepper
1 large onion
3 tbsp oil
1 garlic clove
1lbs minced cooked lamb
50g (2 oz) butter
150 ml milk
75 g cheese

Peel and halve potatoes. Cook in boiling salted water for 25-30 minutes.
Peel and finely chop the onion. heat oil in a frying pan, add onion and cook for about 10 minutes. Peel and crush garlic. Add garlic and meat to pan and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Drain potatoes and mash with half the butter and milk. Season to taste. Cover nottom of oven proof dish with half of the mashed potato, cover with meat, then then spread or pip the remaining potato on top.
Grate cheese. Sprinkle over potato, dot with remaining butter and bake for about 15 minutes until top is browned. Serve with side of choice.