Lamb Pie

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Ingredients

1 pound Minced lamb

1 pound Boiled diced potato

1 Finely shredded leek

1 Finely chopped carrot

1 Finely chopped onion

1 pound Shortcrust pastry

Salt and pepper to taste

A little vegetable oil

1 Stock cube, (chicken or vegetable)

Preparation

Use a pan with an airtight lid. Put a little oil and seasoning along with the carrot, onion and leek, saute this then place lid firmly, lower heat to allow cooking . Add to diced potatoes last. Do the same to the lamb, adding pre-mixed stock, seal lid to cook.

In an ovenproof dish, first put a layer of the cooked vegetables, then a layer of the lamb, first straining any excess fatty liquid, build this up to fill. Cut pastry to size, glaze with a beaten egg if a crispy finish is preferred. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden.