Instructions
- Cook the rice in a pan of boiling water for 12 minutes and strain.
- Fry the mince in its own juices for about 15 minutes. Strain off the excess fat.
- Put the flour, butter and milk in a pan and stir with a hand whisk over a moderate heat until sauce thickens and boils. Cook for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in the egg, rice and 3oz (75g) of cheese.
- Mix the cooked lamb with the stock, tomato puree and onion. Season lightly.
- Place half the rice mixture in the bottom of a greased oven proof dish, cover with the lamb and top with the rest of the rice.
- Sprinkle with 25g (1oz) grated cheese. Bake at 190ْ C (375ْ F) gas 5 for 45 minutes.
- This shepherds pie is a warm, flavoursome meal on it’s own but can be eaten with vegetables if preferred.