Classic Shepard’s Pie

Heat olive oil in a non stick pan and add onions and garlic

Sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium heat and add chopped veggies followed by minced meat

Next add, salt to taste, 1 tbspn crushed black pepper and Worcestershire sauce

Mix well and sauté for 5-7 minutes on medium heat

Add paprika and mix well

Reduce heat. Add meat stock.

Cook covered until veggies soften

Meanwhile pressure cook or boil the potatoes

After they cool off, deskin and mash them

Place them in a bowl and add butter. Mix well

Add salt to taste, remaining black pepper, milk and cheese

Mix all the ingredients well

Once the veggies soften and meat is semi cooked, take the pan off heat

Grease a baking dish with some oil or melted butter

Add the meat-veggies mix and layer well with the help of a spatula

Add the mashed potato on TOP.spread and layer evenly over the minced meat layer, followed by parmesan cheese

Bake at 180 degree celcius for 30-40 minutes or until the potato layer shows a lovely golden brown colour

Take off oven and let cool a bit for sometime

Sprinkle some finely chopped parsley on top(Optional)

Serve hot accompanied with breads or soups of your choice

Bon Appetit!