"For the uninitiated, shepherd's pie is an old-school classic. It's a casserole consisting of meat and mixed veggies, topped with fluffy, mashed potatoes. According to the History Channel, shepherd's pie is a traditional Irish dish, though the British and Scottish have also made claims to it. A similar version called cottage pie, in fact, pre-dates it. The main difference between the two, as any stickler will tell you, is that shepherd's pie uses ground lamb, whereas cottage pie uses ground beef."
"Bag the rules and use any ground or shredded meat you have on hand. Call it shepherd or cottage, but whatever you do, make the pie. Take care to spread mashed potatoes evenly (leaving no spaces) when adding them to the top of the meat and veggie mix in a simple shepherd's pie recipe. Then, pop it all in the oven to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the spuds are golden-hued."
Shepherd's pie pairs a meat-and-vegetable filling with a mashed potato topping and can be made using leftover mashed potatoes. Cottage pie is a similar dish that traditionally uses ground beef while shepherd's pie uses ground lamb. Both dishes have roots as peasant food and were often made entirely from leftovers. Any ground or shredded meat can be used for an economical filling, and common vegetables include carrots, onions, and peas. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the filling, leaving no gaps, and bake the assembled pie for about 25 to 30 minutes until the top turns golden.
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