Shepherd's pie

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Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie (pronunciation: /ˈʃɛpərdz paɪ/), also known as Cottage Pie when made with beef, is a traditional dish originating from the United Kingdom. The dish is a type of savory pie typically made from leftover roasted meat, often lamb or beef, cooked in a gravy or sauce with onions and possibly other vegetables, topped with a layer of mashed potato before it is baked. The dish can also be topped with cheese for additional flavor.

Etymology

The term "Shepherd's Pie" is first recorded in 1854, and was initially used synonymously with "Cottage Pie", which has an earlier recorded use, in 1791. The term "Shepherd's Pie" is often used when the meat is lamb, as shepherds are associated with herding sheep.

Variations

There are many variations of Shepherd's Pie, including those that use pork, turkey, or vegetarian substitutes for meat. In the United States, it is not uncommon to see Shepherd's Pie made with ground beef. In some parts of the United Kingdom, a Shepherd's Pie made with fish is known as a "Fisherman's Pie".

Related Terms

  • Savory pie: A pie with a savory filling, as opposed to a sweet pie.
  • Cottage Pie: A variation of Shepherd's Pie that uses beef instead of lamb.
  • Fisherman's Pie: A variation of Shepherd's Pie that uses fish instead of meat.
  • Potato: A starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
  • Meat: The flesh of an animal (especially a mammal) as food.

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