Shepherd's pie:
Fry 1 diced onion on a low heat.
Add maybe 400g of nice, lean minced lamb. If you have a good butcher, get him to mince the lamb in front of you.
Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and Maldon sea salt.
Add half a stock cube and a little water.
Fry until brownish and not looking too sloppy - 10 mins should do it. Spoon off any fat that's collected.
Throw in a can of Heinz baked beans. Mix them in.
Now chuck the lot into a deepish ovenproof dish, cover with pre-boiled potato that's been mashed with creme fraiche or butter and milk. About an inch of potato on top should do it - you want that lamby goodness seeping out of the top here and there. If you're crazy about cheese now might be the time to grate the cheddar. I personally prefer not to. Not with lamb. With beef if you like, but that's a cottage pieand then you'll need to think about carrots and all sorts.
Bake in a hot oven for 30-40 minutes.
Serve with fresh or frozen garden peas. And ketchup if you've absolutely no idea about shepherd's pie. Like my wife, for example. Watch her just slap it on.
Yum.
Bon appetit.
I just thought I'd add that you might feel inclined to do some arty stuff with a fork on the mashed potato before baking. Go for it, really express yourself-you'll taste the difference
