Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mixed herbs or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 large potatoes, par-cooked and sliced
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Stir fry the meat and onions in a large pan until browned.
  • Add the carrots and tomatoes to the pan.
  • Stir in the stock, with the cornflour blended in, and the herbs.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer 2-3 minutes, season to taste.
  • Transfer to a shallow ovenproof dish.
  • Mix the oil, garlic and seasoning together.
  • Layer the potatoes on top of the meat mixture, brushing liberally with the garlic oil.
  • Cook for 30-40 minutes, until potatoes are tender and golden.