Step 1

Place mince in pan, cook over high heat, stirring until meat is well browned.

Step 2

Pour off excess fat and add onion and carrot.

Step 3

Cook until onion is transparent. Add thyme, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, stock and salt and pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 25 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in blended flour and water until mixture boils and thickens.

Step 6

Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Place mixture into overproof dish.

Step 7

Topping: Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash potato.

Step 8

Add butter and milk and beat until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 9

Spread potato evenly over meat and bake at 180C for 45 minutes or until golden brown.