Shepherds pie
A shepherd’s pie is a type of meat pie traditionally made with lamb or mutton. The meat is usually cooked in a gravy with onions and other vegetables, and then topped with a layer of mashed potato before being baked in the oven.
The dish is said to have originated in the UK during the 18th century, when it was known as a ‘cottage pie’. It became popular during the 19th century as a way of using up leftover meat, and the name ‘shepherd’s pie’ is thought to have come about during this time.
The dish is now a popular comfort food in many countries, and there are many different variations of the recipe. The most common variation is made with beef, but other popular versions include chicken, turkey, and vegetarian versions made with lentils or beans.
Advice
When making shepherds pie, it is best to start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. After that, begin by preparing the filling. This can be done by browning ground beef or lamb in a skillet, then adding in vegetables and some broth or gravy. Once the filling is complete, spread it into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Next, prepare the mashed potato topping. Boil potatoes until they are tender, and then mash with butter and milk. Spread this mixture on top of the filling, and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Finally, let cool before serving. Enjoy!
Questions
What is traditional shepherd's pie made of?
Traditional shepherd's pie is made with minced (ground) lamb or mutton, vegetables such as onions, carrots, and peas, a gravy or sauce, and mashed potatoes for the topping.
What is the difference between Sheppards pie and Cottage?
Shepherd's pie is a savory dish made with a layer of ground beef or lamb, vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and onions), and a mashed potato topping. Cottage pie is a savory pie that is made with a layer of ground beef, vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and onions), and a mashed potato topping. The main difference between the two is that Shepherd's pie is made with lamb, while Cottage pie is made with beef.
How do you make Sheperd pie?
Shepherd's Pie Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 lb ground beef - 2 tablespoons tomato paste - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon paprika - Salt and pepper, to taste - 2 cups beef broth - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons butter - 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables - 2 cups mashed potatoes - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. 3. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to pan and stir together. Cook for 1 minute. 4. Add beef broth and
What is a shepherds pie called when it is made from beef?
A shepherds pie made from beef is often called a cottage pie.
Is Shepherd's Pie supposed to be soupy?
No, Shepherd's Pie is not supposed to be soupy. It should be a thick and creamy dish with a layer of mashed potatoes on top.
Why is my shepherds pie dry?
There could be a few reasons why your shepherd’s pie is dry. It could be that you overcooked the potatoes, did not add enough liquid to the filling, or did not spread enough sauce on top of the potatoes. To avoid a dry shepherd’s pie, make sure to add enough liquid to the filling, cook the potatoes until they are just tender and spread a generous amount of sauce over the potatoes before baking.
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Recipes
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
- FILLING
- black pepper
- pea
- salt
- leek
- lemon juice
- all purpose flour
- tomato paste
- garlic
- carrot
- vegetable broth
- french lentil
- butter
- thyme
- mushroom
- TOPPING
- black pepper
- parmesan cheese
- sour cream
- milk
- russet potato
- salt
- butter
Shepherd's Pie
- Potato Topping
- nutmeg
- salt
- bay leaf
- heavy cream
- milk
- olive oil
- thyme
- potato
- butter
- garlic
- rosemary
- Lamb Filling
- salt
- thyme
- onion
- beef stock
- all purpose flour
- water
- tomato paste
- butter
- vegetable oil
- carrot
- celery
- turnip
- lamb
- garlic
Shepherd’s Pie
- black pepper
- parsley
- cheddar cheese
- all purpose flour
- onion
- milk
- tomato paste
- salt
- rosemary
- carrot
- russet potato
- beef stock
- lamb
- ground beef
- garlic
- thyme
- butter
Winter-Vegetable Shepherd's Pie
- heavy cream
- garlic
- salt
- thyme
- potato
- carrot
- onion
- chicken broth
- black pepper
- winter vegetable
- butter
Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie
- parmesan cheese
- chicken stock
- pea
- lamb
- butter
- olive oil
- black pepper
- egg
- glass red wine
- onion
- quantity potato
- all purpose flour
- tomato paste
- worcestershire sauce
- carrot
- thyme
Easy Shepherd's Pie
- cheddar cheese
- ground beef
- russet potato
- salt
- garlic
- beef broth
- onion
- greek yogurt
- milk
- worcestershire sauce
- tomato paste
- vegetable
Darina Allen's Shepherd's Pie
- DUCK
- salt
- onion
- bay leaf
- carrot
- thyme
- red
- celery
- hot chicken broth
- allspice berry
- duck leg
- FILLING
- salt
- onion
- all purpose flour
- butter
- parsley
- TOPPING
- salt
- parsnip
- yellow potato
- parmesan cheese
- butter
Shepherd's Pie
- pea
- worcestershire sauce
- beef bouillon
- carrot
- onion
- rib celery
- olive oil
- potato
- red wine
- all purpose flour
- tomato paste
- beef stock broth
- butter
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- bay leaf
- garlic
- milk
- thyme
- lamb
- thyme
- salt
30 Minute Shepherd's Pie
- salt
- beef stock
- olive oil
- sweet paprika
- carrot
- egg yolk
- onion
- chicken broth
- pea
- ground beef
- potato
- all purpose flour
- butter
- parsley
- sour cream
- worcestershire
Meatloaf Shepherd's Pie
- beef broth
- carrot
- pea
- onion
- worcestershire sauce
- marjoram
- potato
- ketchup
- parmesan cheese
- sour cream
- all purpose flour
- mustard
- butter
- meatloaf
- garlic
- black pepper
- salt
Gluten-Free Shepherd's Pie
- pea
- mushroom
- carrot
- ground beef
- celery
- chive
- parsley
- gluten
- tomato paste
- rosemary
- beef stock
- milk
- bacon
- sweet rice flour
- butter
- thyme
- cheddar cheese
- black pepper
- salt
American Shepherd's Pie With Hash Browns
- chuck ground beef
- all purpose flour
- worcestershire sauce
- beef broth
- pea
- heavy cream
- onion
- mayonnaise
- cheddar cheese
- hash brown potato
- garlic
- chive
- salt
- mushroom
- black pepper
- sweet hungarian paprika
Comforting Vegan Shepherd's Pie
- onion
- vegetable oil
- vegetarian ground beef substitute
- gravy
- corn
- green pea
- garlic powder
- soy milk
- margarine
- potato
- cayenne pepper
- black pepper
- salt
Shepherd's Pie Recipe With Beef or Lamb
- pea
- egg yolk
- onion
- carrot
- beef gravy
- potato
- roast beef
- butter
- salt
- black pepper
Shepherd's Pie
- mushroom soup
- ground beef
- marjoram
- onion
- vegetable
- potato
- black pepper
- salt
Sandy's Slow Cooker Shepherd's Pie (Cottage Pie)
- mushroom soup
- ground beef
- butter
- beef base
- onion
- garlic powder
- cheddar cheese
- green bean
- potato
- black pepper
- salt
Classic Shepherd's Pie (Cottage Pie)
- pea
- onion
- lamb
- corn
- all purpose flour
- cream cheese
- worcestershire sauce
- salt
- thyme
- beef broth
- cheddar cheese
- butter
- russet potato
- salt
Shepherd's Pie
- potato ricer
- black pepper
- salt
- red wine
- half
- all purpose flour
- rosemary
- thyme
- carrot
- fennel
- butter
- sour cream
- chicken broth
- lamb
- tomato paste
- celery
- egg yolk
- onion
- yukon gold potato
- olive oil
- bacon
Chicken Shepherd's Pie
- salt
- cheddar cheese
- chicken broth
- rotisserie chicken
- egg yolk
- onion
- spinach
- all purpose flour
- yukon gold potato
- tomato
- butter
Corned Beef Shepherd's Pie
- pea
- corned beef
- onion
- beef broth
- milk
- parmesan cheese
- paprika
- ketchup
- sour cream
- garlic
- green cabbage
- mustard
- worcestershire sauce
- potato flake
- water
- all purpose flour
- butter
- carrot
- black pepper
- salt
Classic Shepherd’s Pie
- cheddar cheese
- cornstarch
- better than bouillon paste
- salt
- beef broth
- pea
- ground beef
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- onion
- butter
- sour cream
- pepper
- pepper
- seasoning salt
- milk
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- butter
- carrot
- potato
Jerk Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
- TURKEY AND ASSEMBLY
- all purpose flour
- half
- hibiscus cranberry sauce
- butter
- clove
- chicken broth
- jerk seasoning
- smoked paprika
- scotch bonnet chile
- BRINE
- thyme
- salt
- turkey
- onion
- jerk marinade
- cinnamon
- bay leaf
- garlic
- POTATOES
- black pepper
- salt
- half
- lime zest
- butter
- thyme
- yukon gold
- DOUGH
- all purpose flour
- butter
- salt
- vegetable shortening
Instant Pot Shepherd's Pie
- onion
- pea
- lamb
- potato
- black pepper
- sweet paprika
- milk
- garlic
- beef stock
- parsley
- rosemary
- carrot
- brown gravy
- butter
- salt
Beef-and-Lamb Shepherd's Pie
- pepper
- salt
- pea
- cheddar cheese
- thyme
- worcestershire sauce
- beef broth
- ground beef
- lamb
- russet potato
- olive oil
- garlic
- carrot
- leek
- half
- tomato paste
- irish stout
- butter
Shepherd's Pie (Meat or Pareve)
- beef stock
- corn
- pea
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
- garlic
- onion
- ground beef
- celery
- all purpose flour
- pasta sauce
- tomato paste
- carrot
- olive oil
- russet potato
BBQ Brisket Shepherd's Pie
- salt
- lemon juice
- worcestershire sauce
- onion
- apple cider vinegar
- neelys' bbq sauce
- milk
- black pepper
- mustard
- onion powder
- dark beer
- tomato
- pea
- ketchup
- flat
- olive oil
- potato
- chicken broth
- butter
- garlic
- sugar
- light brown sugar
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
- Turkey Filling
- parsley
- chicken stock
- onion
- green bean
- thyme
- garlic powder
- salt
- all purpose flour
- butter
- black pepper
- celery
- carrot
- turkey
- milk
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- salt
- salt
- garlic powder
- butter
- bay leaf
- russet potato
- milk
Chicken Shepherd's Pie with Kale Mash
- salt
- chicken broth
- celery root
- yukon gold potato
- green onion
- chicken thigh
- chive
- parsley
- milk
- all purpose flour
- shallot
- kale
- carrot
- butter
Shepherd's Pie
- salt
- plum tomato
- caper
- carrot
- onion
- butter
- garlic
- chicken stock
- rainwater madeira
- lamb shoulder
- olive oil
- anchovy
- potato
- buttermilk
Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Two-Potato Topping
- salt
- sweet potato
- turkey gravy
- parsley
- egg
- carrot
- celery
- onion
- potato
- chive
- sage
- butter
- turkey meat
One Skillet Shepherd's Pot Pie
- beef broth
- hash brown
- pea
- ground beef
- milk
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- cheddar cheese
- all purpose flour
- onion
- cornstarch
- ice water
- shortening
- pepper
- cheddar cheese
- olive oil
- carrot
- butter
Low Carb Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash
- beef broth
- green bean
- cabot cheddar cheese
- garlic
- cauliflower
- egg
- ground beef
- tomato paste
- onion
- greek yogurt
- pepper
- worcestershire sauce
- salt
- mushroom
Braised-Lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie with Creamed Spinach
- creamed spinach
- black pepper
- salt
- salt
- creamed spinach
- beef broth
- water
- white wine
- rosemary
- thyme
- salt
- nutmeg
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- russet potato
- all purpose flour
- butter
- vegetable oil
- milk
- carrot
- lamb shank
Lobster Shepherd’s Pie
- ASSEMBLY
- salt
- salt
- half
- butter
- all purpose flour
- carrot
- pearl onion
- POTATOES AND STOCK
- black pepper
- salt
- half
- black peppercorn
- garlic
- carrot
- onion
- shells lobster tail
- white wine
- butter
- dill
- horseradish
- tomato paste
- bay leaf
- celery
- egg yolk
- russet potato
- pearl onion
Buffalo Chicken Shepherd's Pie
- carrot
- ground chicken breast
- sweet potato
- butter
- worcestershire sauce
- oil
- salt
- milk
- hot sauce
- blue cheese
- tomato sauce
- onion
- salt
Shepherd's Pie From 'My Irish Table'
- Stew
- salt
- oregano
- rosemary
- onion
- all lamb shoulder
- all purpose flour
- canola oil
- thyme
- bay leaf
- russet potato
- lamb stock
- carrot
- celery
- Mashed Potatoes
- salt
- heavy cream
- butter
- egg yolk
- russet potato
Best Ever Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
- panko bread crumb
- onion
- rosemary
- milk
- basil
- oregano
- parsley
- thyme
- garlic powder
- red
- soy sauce
- butter
- cornstarch
- red wine
- lentil
- garlic
- cremini mushroom
- spinach
- pepper
- salt
Shepherd’s pie with chipotle-Cheddar mashed potatoes
- safflower oil
- chipotle
- carrot
- ground beef
- cilantro
- half
- black pepper
- smoked paprika
- onion
- cayenne pepper
- lime juice
- oregano
- cumin
- worcestershire sauce
- garlic
- russet potato
- butter
- white cheddar cheese
- tomato sauce
- salt
- salt
Classic, Savory Shepherd's Pie (With Beef and/or Lamb) Recipe
- To Assemble
- parmesan cheese
- heavy cream
- Mashed Potatoes
- salt
- russet potato
- butter
- Meat Sauce
- salt
- red wine
- worcestershire sauce
- marmite
- bay leaf
- onion
- chicken stock
- all purpose flour
- tomato paste
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- gelatin
- celery
- thyme
- ground beef
- carrot
- pea
Shepherd's Pie
- lamb
- tomato paste
- parsley
- bay leaf
- onion
- milk
- beef broth
- thyme
- salt
- russet potato
- all purpose flour
- worcestershire sauce
- carrot
- garlic
- celery
- pea
- butter
Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie
- black pepper
- green salad
- salt
- onion
- chicken broth
- milk
- ground beef
- carrot
- garlic
- celery
- russet potato
- rosemary
- thyme
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- spinach
Healthy Shepherd's Pie
- chive
- parsley
- tomato
- onion
- parsnip
- carrot
- ground beef
- cornstarch
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- worcestershire sauce
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- celery
- chicken stock
- salt
- garlic
- green cabbage
Shepherd's Pie
- olive oil
- batch potato
- onion
- red wine
- pea
- milk
- ground beef
- all purpose flour
- butter
- beef stock
- cream cheese
- tomato paste
- worcestershire sauce
- bay leaf
- carrot
- rosemary
- celery
- potato
- garlic
- white button mushroom
- salt
Shepherd’s Pie
- salt
- rosemary
- thyme
- worcestershire sauce
- beef stock
- pea
- half
- butter
- nutmeg
- lamb shoulder
- all purpose flour
- carrot
- leek
- russet potato
Skillet Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
- ground beef
- onion
- mccormick simply better beef gravy
- vegetable
- sweet potato
- worcestershire sauce
- butter
- parsley
- salt
Alton Brown Shepherd's Pie
- chicken broth
- thyme
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- egg yolk
- onion
- lamb
- russet potato
- corn
- petite pea
- black pepper
- half
- butter
- all purpose flour
- vegetable oil
- rosemary
- tomato paste
- carrot
- garlic
Shepherd's Pie
- corn
- pea
- ground beef
- corn starch
- oil
- garlic
- salt
- onion
- beef broth
- parsley
- butter
- ketchup
- black pepper
- milk
- russet
- worcestershire sauce
- carrot
- celery
- tomato paste
- salt
Chicken Pot Shepherd's Pie
- salt
- all purpose flour
- onion
- pea
- egg
- bell pepper
- mushroom
- butter
- chicken breast
- sheets puff pastry
- russet potato
- milk
Shepherd's Pie
- cheddar cheese
- vegetable
- seasoning salt
- garlic
- onion
- tbs vegetable oil
- beef broth
- ground beef
- milk
- pepper
- butter
- all purpose flour
- potato
- green onion
Shepherd's Pie
- sweet pea
- sweet corn kernel
- red wine
- beef broth
- worcestershire sauce
- garlic
- beef
- celery
- carrot
- onion
- russet potato
- ground beef
- milk
- bay leaf
- sour cream
- all purpose flour
- canola oil
- thyme
- tomato paste
- butter
- parsley
- salt
- salt
- salt season potato
Shepherd's Pie
- salt
- beef stock
- heavy cream
- red wine
- worcestershire sauce
- tomato
- carrot
- onion
- lamb shoulder
- russet potato
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- bay leaf
- garlic
- celery
- butter
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- thyme
- garlic
- pea
Staple Ingredients
- salt 80%
- onion 75%
- butter 69%
- carrot 61%
- all purpose flour 47%
Common Ingredients
- garlic 45%
- black pepper 43%
- pea 37%
- milk 35%
- thyme 35%
- worcestershire sauce 35%
- tomato paste 31%
- ground beef 29%
- potato 29%
Usual Ingredients
- celery 25%
- russet potato 25%
- olive oil 24%
- beef broth 22%
- parsley 22%
- bay leaf 20%
- cheddar cheese 20%
- lamb 18%
- rosemary 18%
- parmesan cheese 16%
- beef stock 14%
- chicken broth 14%
- egg yolk 12%
- garlic powder 12%
- sour cream 12% See More
- chicken stock 10%
- chive 10%
- half 10%
- heavy cream 10%
- pepper 10%
- red wine 10%