Shepard's Pie (Grandma's)

750g minced steak
1 Tbs oil
2 onions
1 1/4 cups water or stock
1 1/2 teas mixed herbs
1 Tbs soy sauce
salt & pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 Tbs plain flour
3 Tbs chopped parsley
1 kg potatoes
1 egg
1 dess butter
milk

Heat oil. Fry meat and onions until meat changes colour. Add stock or water, herbs, soy sauce, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cover, simmer gently 30-40 mins. Mix in the flour which has been blended with a little water, add parsley. Cook, stirring until mixture boils and thickens. Place in greased casserole dish. Boil potatoes, mash with egg, butter and milk to make smooth and fluffy. Spread over meat. Mod oven until golden brown.

Serves 6