Lamb Mince, Crushed Potatoes And Minty Peas

Before you begin...

Get all your ingredients and equipment ready

Skim through these steps, then wash your fruit and veg

Note: Equipment and pan sizes vary. Make sure you cook food thoroughly (even if it takes you a little longer than 10 min)

Now, let's get started!

Boil a kettle

Chop your potato[es] into bite-sized pieces, then add them to a heatproof bowl and cover the bowl with cling film

Pierce a few holes in the top with a fork, then put the bowl in the microwave for 6-8 min or until the potatoes are tender

Meanwhile, top, tail, peel and chop your carrot[s] in half lengthways, then slice finely

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) over a high heat

Once hot, add your mince and sliced carrot and cook for 3 min or until beginning to brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go

Once the mince is browned, reduce the heat to medium-high

Add your dried thyme to the pan with your tomato paste and 1 tbsp [1 1/2 tbsp] [2 tbsp] flour and stir with a wooden spoon for a further 1-2 min or until fragrant

Once fragrant, add your Henderson's Relish and beef stock mix to the pan with 250ml [325ml] [450ml] boiled water and a pinch of salt and mix it all together

Cook for a final 5 min or until the mince is cooked through (no pink meat!) and the sauce has thickened to a gravy-like consistency – this is your mince

Add your blanched peas to a colander and pour boiled water all over them to refresh them

Add the refreshed peas to a bowl with your mint sauce and a pinch of salt and give everything a good mix up – these are your minty peas

Once the potatoes are tender, add a small knob of butter to the bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper

Mash the potatoes with a fork until the butter is completely melted and fully combined – these are your crushed potatoes