A Comfort Food Must-Have: The Enduring Appeal of Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie is a dish that has been around for centuries and has its origins in the United Kingdom. The dish is traditionally made with minced lamb or mutton, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. It is thought to have originated in Scotland or northern England, where it was a popular dish among farmers and shepherds. The dish was originally made with leftover meat from a Sunday roast, which was then mixed with vegetables and topped with mashed potatoes before being baked in the oven.

Over time, the recipe for shepherd’s pie has evolved and has been adapted to suit different tastes and dietary requirements. In some parts of the world, the dish is made with beef instead of lamb, while in others, it is made with vegetarian or vegan alternatives such as lentils or mushrooms. Regardless of the variations, the dish remains a popular comfort food in many parts of the world, and its history and evolution are a testament to its enduring popularity.

shepherd's pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes 

Cook Time: 35 minutes 

Total Time: 50 minutes 

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Fusion, International

Servings: 1 baking dish (8 x 13 x 2″)

Ingredients

  • 5 medium-sized potatoes
  • Water to boil the potatoes
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 /2 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1/2 lb minced meat lean
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 4 tbsp. chive chopped (divided)
  • 2 tbsp. celery chopped
  • 2 tsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 pimento finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce or 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup low fat milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • In another pot, cook the minced meat over a medium fire until brown. Set aside. In a saucepan add the oil and stir fry the onion and garlic. Cook until golden then add the mushrooms. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Return the pot of minced meat to the fire and add the fried onion, garlic and mushrooms. Add the chive (2 tbsp), celery, parsley, thyme, etc. Add the tomato sauce or tomato paste and a little water. Allow to simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a deep pot, boil the water and add the potatoes. Cook until soft enough to be mashed. Peel and mash the potatoes. Add the egg. Add the other 2 tablespoons of finely chopped chive. Finally, add milk and 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Mix well – mix until the potato forms a smooth paste.
  • Grease a baking dish (8 x 13 x 2 “) and place alternating layers of potato and minced beef. End with meat on the top.
  • Sprinkle the remainder 1/2 cup of grated cheese on the top and place in the oven to bake for about 30 minutes at 250 degrees F or until golden brown.
  • Notes
  • More cheese could be added to the top if desired.

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Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, International
Servings: 1 baking dish (8 x 13 x 2″)
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 5 medium-sized potatoes
  • Water to boil the potatoes
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 /2 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1/2 lb minced meat lean
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 4 tbsp. chive chopped (divided)
  • 2 tbsp. celery chopped
  • 2 tsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 pimento finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce or 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup low fat milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • In another pot, cook the minced meat over a medium fire until brown. Set aside. In a saucepan add the oil and stir fry the onion and garlic. Cook until golden then add the mushrooms. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Return the pot of minced meat to the fire and add the fried onion, garlic and mushrooms. Add the chive (2 tbsp), celery, parsley, thyme, etc. Add the tomato sauce or tomato paste and a little water. Allow to simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a deep pot, boil the water and add the potatoes. Cook until soft enough to be mashed. Peel and mash the potatoes. Add the egg. Add the other 2 tablespoons of finely chopped chive. Finally, add milk and 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Mix well – mix until the potato forms a smooth paste.
  • Grease a baking dish (8 x 13 x 2 “) and place alternating layers of potato and minced beef. End with meat on the top.
  • Sprinkle the remainder 1/2 cup of grated cheese on the top and place in the oven to bake for about 30 minutes at 250 degrees F or until golden brown.

Notes

More cheese could be added to the top if desired.
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