Easy cottage pie

Method

1. Heat a glug of olive oil in a large frying pan, then add the chopped onion and diced carrots. Fry for 5-8 minutes until softening. Add the crushed garlic and minced beef, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon. Fry for 5 minutes or until most of the mince has turned brown.

2. Add the red wine and boil for 2-3 minutes, then add the Worcestershire sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, fresh basil, sugar and 100ml water. Simmer gently for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.

3. Pour the beef into a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish. Top with the mashed potato, then sprinkle with grated cheddar. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.