Leek and Cheese Topped Shepherd's Pie

A Shepherd's pie, pimped with a crispy leek and cheese topping. A good winter warmer.

450g Lamb mince
olive oil
2 onions
75g Carrot
75g Kumara, turnip or other root veg
big pinch cinnamon
tsp fresh thyme
tbsp fresh parsley
tbsp flour
275ml Lamb stock
tbsp tomato puree
salt pepper

Topping
100g Cheese grated
2 leeks sliced
50g butter

Cook and mash potatos with the butter. Brown meat. Fry onion till browned add spices and vegetables cook for 5mins. Add meat, stock, puree and flour. Season well.

Put meat mix in a pie dish. Top with mashed potatoes and top these with leeks then cheese.

Bake for 25 mins at 200 degrees, till topping crispy and golden.

Eat. A large portion!