Shepherd’s Pie

Introduction

Shepherd’s pie made using soya mince.

Preparation notes

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 60 mins

Serves 4 – 6

Ingredients

• 750g peeled potatoes
• 75g margarine
• 1-2 tbsp skimmed or soya milk
• 1 chopped large onion
• 2 thinly sliced carrots
• 250g soya mince
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 300 ml vegetable stock
• (Adding 100g mixed sweet corn and peas can make a tasty alternative)

Method

1. Cook the potatoes in boiling water for 20 minutes or until quite soft, then drain well and mash with 50g margarine and enough milk to make a firm but smooth consistency
2. Melt the remaining margarine in a frying pan and add the onion and carrots. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally
3. Melt the remaining margarine in a frying pan and add the onion and carrots. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally
4. Add the vegetarian mince, shoyu/ light soy sauce and vegetable stock.
5. Bring to the boil and simmer gently, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes

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