Neven Maguire's Shepherd's Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp Simply Better Cold Pressed Irish Rapeseed Oil
• 740g Simply Better Connemara Hill Lamb Fresh Irish Lamb Mince
• 1 Tin of Simply Better Italian Chopped Tomatoes
• 1 Tsp Simply Better Organic Garlic & Herb Seasoning
• Simply Better Atlantic Sea Salt & Organic Herbs
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 2 Onions, finely chopped
• 3 Celery Sticks, diced
• 100g Button Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 300ml Chicken or Beef Stock
• 300ml White Wine
• 25g Plain Flour
• Knob of Butter
• Buttered Peas, to serve

For the Cheesy Mash:

• 75g Simply Better West Cork Co-Op Extra Mature Drinagh Cheddar, grated
• 1kg Rooster Potatoes, cut into chunks
• 50g Butter, plus a little extra

METHOD

1. Put a frying pan over a high heat and add a little of the oil. Cook the lamb mince in batches, breaking the mince up with a wooden spoon and allow it to develop a nice golden colour. Transfer the lamb mince to a plate and set aside.
2. Wipe out the pan, then add the butter and allow it to melt over a medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are starting to soften. Add in the mushrooms and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
3. Tip in the browned lamb mince, then stir in the garlic and herb seasoning. Pour in the wine and allow the liquid to reduce by three-quarters. Add the Worcestershire sauce and chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.
4. Sprinkle over the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Gradually pour in the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook over a low heat for 15-20 minutes until meltingly tender.
5. To make the mash put the potatoes in a pan of cold salted water. Cover and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Drain the potatoes and then mash with a potato masher or pass through a potato ricer until smooth. Beat in the cheese and butter and season to taste.
6. Preheat the grill. Spoon the mince into a baking dish, then spoon the mash on top. Dot with a little more butter and grill until golden.