Best 5 Authentic English Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Shepherd's pie, also known as cottage pie, is a classic British dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. This authentic English shepherd's pie recipe is made with ground lamb, vegetables, and a flavorful gravy, all topped with a creamy mashed potato crust. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

In addition to the traditional shepherd's pie recipe, this article also includes a vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe, a vegan shepherd's pie recipe, and a gluten-free shepherd's pie recipe. So, no matter your dietary restrictions, you can enjoy this classic dish.

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MUMMY BOOME'S TRADITIONAL SHEPHERDS PIE



Mummy Boome's Traditional Shepherds Pie image

Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 pounds lean ground beef or lamb
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups garden peas
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows
4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated mature white Cheddar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
  • Add butter and oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, celery and garlic until tender for about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Once the vegetables have softened and start to brown a little add the tomato paste and mix evenly. Add the ground beef and cook until beef is no longer pink about 10 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook and simmer for another 10 minutes. Mix in peas. Transfer mixture to an oven-proof baking dish and spread evenly. Place potato on top of ground beef mixture and spread out evenly, once the top surface has been covered, rake through with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Place the dish into the preheated oven and cook until browned about 20 minutes. Spoon out the shepherd's pie and serve.
  • Fill a large saucepan with cold water and a tablespoon of salt. Add potatoes to the water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes cook until soft about 20 minutes. Once the potatoes are at a desired density, drain the potatoes and place them back into the saucepan for mashing. Add butter and cream and begin to mash potatoes into a semi smooth consistency. Once at desired texture add cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

TRADITIONAL SHEPHERD'S PIE



Traditional Shepherd's Pie image

Instead of using a pastry crust, this recipe creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon flavor in the filling is fabulous! I think you and your family will love this pleasing pie.-Chris Eschweiler, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
5-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon, onion, garlic and oregano until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, olives and beef. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, butter, cilantro and salt. Spread half of the potato mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Layer with beef mixture and remaining potato mixture. , Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Brush the pie with melted butter. Bake 10 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

FANTASTIC AUTHENTIC SHEPHERD'S PIE



Fantastic Authentic Shepherd's Pie image

I've done this recipe for years and always goes down well. Its great comfort food. Decided to post this recipe because friends keep asking for it. I'm happy to share my recipe for everyone to try for themselves. I'm sure you'll agree this is a fantastic tasting shepherd's pie that will leave you satisfied in making time and time again.

Provided by Chef Punchin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

80 ml olive oil
2 large onions, grated
4 garlic cloves, grated
3 carrots, peeled and grated
1 kg ground lamb
100 g mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato puree
250 ml chicken stock
100 ml red wine
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
1 1/4 kg maris piper potatoes, peeled
150 g butter
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 egg yolks
50 g parmesan cheese, grated
olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pre- heat the oven to 200°C.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and fry the onions, garlic carrots until golden. Season then add the rosemary, cook for approx 5 minutes. In a separate pan cook the minced meat until browned, add the thyme leaves, stirring constantly to break up the meat and ensure it cooks evenly. When the mince is browned, remove from the pan and place on a lined plate to remove excess fat, add the mushrooms to this pan and sauté for approx 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Add the tomato puree and the cooked mince to the carrots and onions pour over the red wine and reduce by approx half. Season with a little salt and pepper then add the stock and a good dash of Worcestershire sauce. Gently simmer for 20 minutes or so, until the meat is cooked and the mixture has thickened. Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof serving dish.
  • Boil the potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes until softened. Drain and cover with a lid to steam 'dry' and reduce any excess moisture. Add the butter and egg yolks and mash thoroughly, grate half the parmesan into the potato and mix well. Don't allow the potato to become too wet or they won't crisp up nicely in the oven. Season.
  • Spoon the potato mixture over the meat, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.2, Fat 76, SaturatedFat 33.7, Cholesterol 266.7, Sodium 503, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 38.9

SHEPHERD'S PIE ENGLISH STYLE



Shepherd's Pie English Style image

I have adapted from another recipe I had for Shepherds's Pie. My husband's Scottish roots led me to this recipe. I have substituted ketsup for the tomato paste with good results.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 large potatoes
2 teaspoons salt (divided)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream (milk will work)
1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper (divided)
1 lb ground beef (lean)
1 large tomatoes, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste (or substitute with Ketsup)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef gravy (from package mix)
10 ounces frozen green peas (or shelled peas)

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in salted water. Drain, let cool and remove skins.
  • Mash in large bowl with butter, Half & Half, sour cream, and season to taste with 1/2 tsps. each salt and pepper. Spur cream is optional but does add flavor to the potatoes. Set aside.
  • Saute beef until browned and crumbly. Season to taste with 1/2 tsps each of salt and pepper.
  • Add tomatoes, mushrooms, parsley, tomato paste, Worcestershire and gravy. Stir to mix.
  • Add peas and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Fold mixture into casserole dish.
  • Spread potatoes evenly over meat. Bake at 400 degrees 40 minutes until top is crispy brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.7, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 1177.9, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 26

TRADITIONAL SHEPHERD'S PIE



Traditional Shepherd's Pie image

This rich and meaty classic shepherd's pie is made with a mixture of lamb and sirloin and topped with a creamy, cheesy mashed potato topping--it's sure to delight everyone at the table.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 pound ground lamb
1 pound ground beef sirloin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and place pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain.
  • Return potatoes to the hot pan and set over the same burner. Add milk and 2 tablespoons butter; allow butter to melt from the residual heat. Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in Cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring constantly, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add lamb and beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon and stirring often until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle meat mixture with flour, remaining salt and pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire; cook, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until thickened and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in peas. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with the prepared mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1469.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your shepherd's pie taste its best. Look for high-quality ground lamb or beef, fresh vegetables, and a good stock.
  • Don't overcook the meat: Overcooked meat will be tough and dry. Cook the meat until it is just cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it rest before adding it to the pie.
  • Season the meat well: Use a generous amount of salt and pepper to season the meat. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, rosemary, or thyme.
  • Make sure the filling is thick and flavorful: The filling should be thick enough to hold its shape when you spoon it into the pie dish. If the filling is too thin, it will be runny and watery.
  • Use a good quality mashed potato: The mashed potato topping is essential for a good shepherd's pie. Use a creamy, flavorful mashed potato that will hold its shape when you spread it over the filling.
  • Don't overcook the mashed potato: Overcooked mashed potato will be gluey and sticky. Cook the mashed potato until it is just heated through, then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before spreading it over the filling.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a shepherd's pie that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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