Shepherd's Pie

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Shepherd's Pie is a hearty, savory meat pie. It consists of some kind of meat (typically either beef or mutton) mixed with vegetables and topped with a layer of mashed potatoes. It is called either Cottage Pie or Shepherd's Pie depending on the type of meat used - Cottage Pie for beef, and Shepherd's Pie for lamb or mutton.

Recipe

This recipe for Shepherd's Pie was found by Ty.

  • Yield: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef or lamb; minced (ground)
  • 1 large onion; sliced
  • 1 lb carrots; grated (coarsely)
  • 1/2 lb peas; frozen or fresh
  • 2 lb potatoes; peeled and chopped for boiling
  • Cheese; (to your liking) grated
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes and add to pan of cold water.
  • Grate carrots coarsely.
  • Peel and chop the onion finely, add it to a medium saucepan with the cooking oil, saute gently until it turns a golden color.
  • Add the minced beef to the onions and cook until browned, drain excess liquid into a jug.
  • Place the meat and onion mixture into a pyrex or enamel dish large enough to take the pie, mix in the peas and carrots.
  • Return the liquid left over from the meat to the pan, thicken with a little cornstarch (cornflour) and add to the meat mixture.
  • Boil the potatoes until done, then drain and mash well with a little butter or margarine (a walnut sized piece or more if you like the buttery flavor)
  • Turn the potatoes out onto the top of the meat mixture and spread well, making sure it touches the sides of the dish.
  • Fluff the top well with a fork so that there are little peaks in it.
  • Bake in the oven on the middle shelf at about 350 degrees fahrenheit until golden brown and crispy on top (approximately 30 minutes).
  • Remove from the oven and scatter the grated cheese all over the potato topping and place back in the oven for 5 more minutes or until melted.
  • Serve with other vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, green beans whichever vegetable you prefer.

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