Shepherd’s Pie, a rich, savory casserole of ground meat and vegetables baked with mashed potatoes on top, was one of my favorite dinners as a kid (mostly for the potatoes).Today I love it even more for the hearty filling, especially today’s succulent recipe! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for laterPin It! Technically speaking, what my mom cooked for us was cottage pie, since the difference between shepherd’s pie and cottage pie is the kind of meat used.Shepherd’s pie uses ground lamb, while cottage pie uses ground beef.Most of the time in the U.S., we say “shepherd’s pie” for both.While lamb might be the most traditional shepherd’s pie, I’ve made it both ways, and both are delish! Feel free to use whichever meat you or your family prefer.History of Shepherd’s Pie The origin of shepherd’s pie can’t be traced to any specific person or place, but we know it got its start somewhere in the United Kingdom.

It was created as a way to repurpose leftovers and reduce waste.Shepherd’s pie is called shepherd’s pie because it is typically made with lamb meat.How to Make Shepherd’s Pie Don’t let the stodgy sound of ground meat and potatoes fool you—this shepherd’s pie with gravy is scrumptious.

I’d proudly serve it to a group of friends and know everyone would be pleased.Plus, as recipes like Ground Beef and Potatoes and Instant Pot Pot Roast demonstrate, meat and potatoes can be pretty darn fantastic! To make

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