Mashed Potato Pie. Shepherd's, Cottage, other…you choose!
Mashed Potato Pie. Shepherd's, Cottage, other…you choose!

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Mashed Potato Pie. Shepherd's, Cottage, other…you choose! is one of the most popular of recent trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. Mashed Potato Pie. Shepherd's, Cottage, other…you choose! is something that I’ve loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.

Cottage pie is almost similar, but is made with ground beef. Cottage Pie uses ground beef, while Shepherd's Pie uses ground lamb. I called this recipe Shepherd's Pie.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have mashed potato pie. shepherd's, cottage, other…you choose! using 16 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Mashed Potato Pie. Shepherd's, Cottage, other…you choose!:
  1. Prepare Base
  2. Prepare 2 tbsp extra light olive oil
  3. Make ready 1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef, lamb, turkey, or veggie base (Mince).
  4. Make ready 2 clove garlic, crushed
  5. Get 1 tsp hamburger seasoning or other dry seasoning (optional)
  6. Take 1/4 tsp thyme*
  7. Prepare 1/2 tsp basil*
  8. Make ready 1/2 tsp oregano*
  9. Get 3 tbsp Pickapeppa sauce (optional for spicy flavour, but the secret ingredient!) can use Worcestershire as a substitute
  10. Get 1/4 cup Prepared Bisto (gravy) more or less to preferred
  11. Prepare 1/4 finely chopped onion (optional)
  12. Take Topping
  13. Prepare 3 large baking potatoes
  14. Make ready 1/3 cup milk
  15. Take 2 tbsp butter
  16. Get 1/4 cup shredded cheese (taco, sharp or aged cheddar, or other preference)

Use ground beef and it becomes "cottage pie." Shepherd's pie with creamy mashed potato and rich gravy - just like your mum used to make! Plus tips for gluten free and making ahead! So What exactly is the difference between shepherd's pie and cottage pie? Traditionally shepherd pie is made with lamb mince, whereas cottage pie is made with.

Instructions to make Mashed Potato Pie. Shepherd's, Cottage, other…you choose!:
  1. *Substitute herbs for an italian blend if desired. Adjust all ingredients to taste.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F
  3. Peel and cut potatoes into large 1-2", evenly sized chunks. Place in a pot with cold water to cover, bring to a boil, add a bit of salt if desired. Reduce heat to med/ med-high and do not cover.
  4. Heat skillet, then add olive oil. Once oil is heated and not yet smoking, add crushed garlic (and onion) saute briefly, then add mince.
  5. Before mince browns, add hamburger seasoning, basil, oregano, thyme, and Pickapeppa.
  6. Remove excess pan drippings. Prepare Bisto gravy with pan drippings (or water) and add to mince, stir well. Turn off heat.
  7. Check if potatoes are cooked by piercing with a fork. If they slide off easily they are done. Turn off heat. Drain water from potatoes. Place potatoes in the pot back on the burner with the pot lid cracked, for about 5 minutes. This dries out the potatoes so they are fluffy.
  8. Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add milk and butter. Use a wisk and beat into a creamy consistency.
  9. Transfer mince to a casserole dish. (Optional step: add a layer of corn on top of the mince for a triple decker pie!!)
  10. Top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake 10-20 min to melt cheese, finish off on broil to brown cheese if desired.
  11. Serve with warmed canned corn or other veggies on the side.

The secret to this shepherd's pie's filling is to choose big carrots so they don't lose their texture when cooked, from BBC Good Food. Creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes with juicy and flavourful meat filling make one damn delicious and comforting shepherd's pie! Originating from United Kingdom and Ireland, a pie made with any kind of meat and mashed potato was traditionally called a cottage pie. Shepherd's pie is one of my ultimate comfort foods. I think I could eat it for every meal straight for a week and not be sick of it.

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