Cottage pie

For a heartwarming, feel good meal, this is always a favorite.

For 4 people

500g minced beef
3 anchovies
1/2 tsp mustard
1 red onion
2 sticks of celery
3 carrots
half a courgette
4-5 mushroom
200ml of beef stock

8-9 potatoes
spring onions
cheese for the toppings

To a frying pan, add a little olive oil, allow to heat and add the anchovies. As these begin to melt, add the onions and cook till translucent.
Add the beef and brown off.
Add all of the veg, except the mushrooms, in small chunks and allow to cook for 2 mins.
Add the mushrooms, give a good generous stir and add the mustard, stir again.
Add the beef stock, reduce the heat and allow to simmer.

Whilst cooking the beef mince, pell and boil the potatoes. Once cooked drain and mash with butter and pepper until smooth and silky.

To an oven proof dish, add the beef mince, place the mashed potatoes on top and spread out with a fork.
Add the spring onions on top.
Add the cheese on top of this.

Place in a pre-heated oven (approx 180C) and cook until the beef gravy bubbles over and the top is crispy and golden.