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.
The term "shepherd's pie" did not appear until the 1870s, and since then it has been used synonymously with "cottage pie", regardless of whether the principal ingredient was beef or mutton. Having a British roommate, this is a staple meal.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
- 1 Onion
- 1 Can of carrots
- 1 can of peas
- 1 Can of Beef Broth
Directions
Prepared Mashed potatos adding broth to the mixture for enhanced flavor. Brown meat of choice with onion. Season with and pepper to taste. Turn off stove. Add Carrots and Peas to the browned meat. In a long glass pan layer mashed potatoes, the meat/vegetable mixture and add last layer of Mashed potatoes. Baked at 350 for 50 Minutes.
