Tiers

~Recipe credit: Umme Aa’ishah ~

(Serves 2-3)
Ingredients

• 1 medium onion (finely cubed)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 carrots (finely cubed)
• 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 250g minced beef
• 2 tbsps tomato puree
• 2 tbsp Worcester sauce
• 300ml boiling water
• 20g bisto gravy granules
• 10g vegetable stock cube
• 750g potatoes (cut into chunks)
• 3 tbsps milk / cream
• 60g Butter
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Cheese
• Parsley

Method

1. Recite Bismillah.
2. Cook carrots & onions in oil till soft & transparent.
3. Meanwhile in a bowl or jug combine the boiling water, gravy & vegetable stock till smooth and lump free.
4. Once the onions are soft add the ginger garlic & minced beef, stirring continuously for a minute or two. This will prevent it from becoming lumpy.
5. Now add in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper & gravy.
6. Bring to a simmer & then cook on low heat with lid closed for 40 mins or till beef is fully cooked. Season with salt & pepper.
7. Prepare the mash by boiling the potato in salted water till tender.
8. Drain the potatoes & mash together with milk & butter. Season with salt & pepper & set aside.
9. Allow mince to cool then place it in a ovenproof dish.
10. Then sprinkle some cheese.
11. Layer the mash potato & sprinkle some parsley. If you’re a cheese lover you may also add another layer of cheese!
12. Preheat oven to 180c.
13. Bake for 20-25 minutes till the top starts to brown. Serve immediately! Enjoy!