What’s your go-to comfort food?
I have so many comfort foods
It’s very hard to choose.
They have to fill your belly up
And fill in all the cracks.
Perhaps the meal that does this best
The humble Shepherd’s Pie.
An easy meal not hard to cook
Why even I can try!
First some onion in the pan
Perhaps for me a chilli
Then you fry some good minced lamb
Until it’s brown all over.
Maybe add some carrots, peas
And then some canned tomatoes.
Bring the whole lot to the boil
Then turn it down to simmer.
Cook the mince at least an hour
To bring out all the flavours.
Stuff all in a casserole dish
And then for mashed potatoes.
Boil the spuds and mash them well
Don‘t want any lumps in
Spread it now across the dish
To give the thing a topping.
Stuff in the oven now
I’d guess around 180.
Give it round bout 45 min
Until it’s brown and tasty.
You want it crispy on the top
That’s the way I like it.
It’s a meal to fill you up
Nice and rich and meaty.
Simple stuff not hard to do
But makes a meal that’s hearty.
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