Shepherd's pie

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Why have I never heard of this fascinating food?


Cottage pie or shepherd's pie is a meat pie with a crust of mashed potato.[1][2][3][4][5]

The term cottage pie is known to have been in use in 1791,[2][6][7] when the potato was being introduced as an edible crop affordable for the poor (cf. "cottage" meaning a modest dwelling for rural workers).

In early cookery books, the dish was a means of using leftover roasted meat of any kind, and the pie dish was lined with mashed potato as well as having a mashed potato crust on top.[8][9]

The term "shepherd's pie" did not appear until 1877,[2] and since then it has been used synonymously with "cottage pie", regardless of whether the principal ingredient was beef or mutton.[1][4][7][8][9][10][11] More recently, the term "shepherd's pie" has been used when the meat is lamb,[12][13] the theory being that shepherds are concerned with sheep[14] and not cattle[15][16][17] (see folk etymology).

[Mr Nobody]

Heme-iron.

[Powerlift66]

In Korea, they make "German Shepherds" Pie...

[Roger Bacon]

You should make Duggar Casserole, it's pretty much modern Shepherd's Pie.

http://duggarsblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/duggars-tater-tot-casserole.html

 Duggar's Tater Tot Casserole
The Duggars are famous for their tater tot casserole! If you would like to give it a try, here's the recipe. Enjoy, and let us know how you like it!

Tater Tot Casserole
(One of Jim Bob’s Favorites!)

Ingredients:

    2 lb ground turkey cooked, seasoned, drained

    3-2lb bags tater tots

    2 cans cream of mushroom (21-1/2 oz total)

    2 cans evaporated milk (24 oz total)

    2 cans cream of chicken (21-1/2 oz total)

Directions:

    Brown meat, and place in large casserole dish.
    Cover with tater tots. Mix soup and milk together.
    Pour over top. Bake at 350 for 1 Hour.

*Makes 2-9”X13” pans (about 16 servings)
Recipe can be cut in half.

[The True Adonis]

Why have I never heard of this fascinating food?


Cottage pie or shepherd's pie is a meat pie with a crust of mashed potato.[1][2][3][4][5]

The term cottage pie is known to have been in use in 1791,[2][6][7] when the potato was being introduced as an edible crop affordable for the poor (cf. "cottage" meaning a modest dwelling for rural workers).

In early cookery books, the dish was a means of using leftover roasted meat of any kind, and the pie dish was lined with mashed potato as well as having a mashed potato crust on top.[8][9]

The term "shepherd's pie" did not appear until 1877,[2] and since then it has been used synonymously with "cottage pie", regardless of whether the principal ingredient was beef or mutton.[1][4][7][8][9][10][11] More recently, the term "shepherd's pie" has been used when the meat is lamb,[12][13] the theory being that shepherds are concerned with sheep[14] and not cattle[15][16][17] (see folk etymology).

I make this frequently a few different ways!  One of my favorites!

[BigCyp]

My wife's shepherds pie is outstanding.

Traditionally Shepherds pie is made with ground Lamb (hence the shepherd) and Cottage pie ground beef.

She adds some fresh mint and a splash of vinegar once the lamb is fried, and the pie ends up tasting like minted gravy when finished 

[Roger Bacon]

My wife's shepherds pie is outstanding.

Traditionally Shepherds pie is made with ground Lamb (hence the shepherd) and Cottage pie ground beef.

She adds some fresh mint and a splash of vinegar once the lamb is fried, and the pie ends up tasting like minted gravy when finished 

Is lamb commonly eaten in the UK? No one I know eats lamb, you can't hardly buy it at the grocery here.

I love it

[BigCyp]

Is lamb commonly eaten in the UK? No one I know eats lamb, you can't hardly buy it at the grocery here.

I love it

We have it once a week at our house, and it's as abundant/cheap as regular beef steak here.

We have no wolves in Britain any more so that helps 

[Roger Bacon]

We have it once a week at our house, and it's as abundant/cheap as regular beef steak here.

We have no wolves in Britain any more so that helps 

lol

I know this restaurant that makes BBQ mutton, it's so good you wouldn't believe it.

[BigCyp]

lol

I know this restaurant that makes BBQ mutton, it's so good you wouldn't believe it.

Sounds good, Mutton has a nice aroma in the meat. I make a killer West Indian Mutton Curry (it's Leroy's favourite) 

[Hurricane Beef !]

THE BEEF loves his pie, THE BEEF'S Mom made it for THE BEEF once a week  . . . THE BEEF stayed 9 months in Daytona ate it every day at Union Jacks ( great pub - most likely gone ) for lunch. Go heavy on the corn and onions.

THE BEEF

[Dr.J]

Yum

[Bertha Butt]

As a kid I ate quite a lot of those pies. And never ever the same one. I remember one with slowly stewed horse meat; so delicious.
Thank for remindingme, I might make a pie this week, with lamb... 

[the trainer]

I love to eat the pie hole.

[Thick Nick]

In person this reminds me of vomit. Hope this helps.

[kreator]

thanksgiving turkey for musclecenter

[Irongrip400]

In Korea, they make "German Shepherds" Pie...

The Fuehrer would disapprove.

[Ronnie Rep]

Love Shepard's Pie, have had it in a few Irish Pubs in Ft. Laud where it was great!  My mother used to make it years ago.

[El Diablo Blanco]

Do you live under a rock?  I make this at least once a month.