Ingredients:

1 kg lean beef mince

30 ml flour

salt/pepper

30 ml whole dry coriander – dry-fried and pounded in the pestle and mortar

30 ml olive oil

1 large onion finely chopped

1 stick celery finely chopped

2 cloves garlic – finely chopped

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

50 g tomato paste

15 ml worcestershire sauce

250ml vegetable or beef stock

2 bay leaves – it add such flavor to any savory dish!

1 kg sweet potatoes – peeled and cut in chunks

125 ml sour cream

freshly grated nutmeg

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 180 C. Heat a heavy based pot and add the olive oil. Add the minced meat and stir until the meat has browned somewhat. Add all the other ingredients and cook the mince for about 10 minutes or until the stock has reduced and the meat has formed a thickish gravy. Transfer the meat to an oven proof dish. Taste and adjust seasoning.

2. Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes, boil them in salted water until cooked and then drain well. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher and add the sour cream. Spoon the sweet potato mixture on the meat , making patterns with your fork.

3. Bake in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes until the potato topping has browned. Serve with your choice of vegetables or salad.

Bon Appetit!