Hearty Beef & Bacon Pie

• Meanwhile, thinly slice onion and celery. Grate the carrot. Drain the sweetcorn. Little cooks: Under adult supervision, older kids can help grate the carrot.

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium. Add the balsamic vinegar, the brown sugar and a splash of water and mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

• Wash and dry the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook beef mince, diced bacon, celery and carrot, breaking up mince and bacon with a spoon, until just browned, 5-6 minutes. • Add All-American spice blend and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add the water and cook until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir through caramelised onion and season to taste.

• Preheat grill to medium-high. Transfer the mince and bacon filling to a baking dish, then spread the potato mash over the top. • Sprinkle over shredded Cheddar cheese. Grill pie until lightly golden, 5-8 minutes. Little cooks: Join in on the fun by smoothing the mash mixture evenly over the pie. Careful the filling might be hot!