Rich Man's Shepherd's Pie (Cottage Pie)

 by Little Mom on the Prairie
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In celebration of Pi day, and impending St.Patrick's Day, I whipped up a more fancy version of an old family favorite. My family always called it shepherd's pie, but my very Irish husband's family calls it cottage pie. Either way, this version is made with upgrades! My family loves it, especially the kids. I like to serve it with some fresh broccoli or a salad, and rolls. 
 
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Step 1: Ingredients

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Ingredients:
all purpose flour, 8 Tablespoons
1 lb Stew Beef
2 Tbsp butter or oil
1/2 cup Beef broth
6 oz tomato paste
salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rubbed sage (optional)
1 Tbsp worchestershire sauce
au gratin potatos in a box
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
button mushrooms, canned or fresh (optional), sliced

Use a nice sharp knife and chop your onion, garlic and carrots. Thinly slice your mushrooms, if you chose to add them. 
maltesergr8 says: Jun 29, 2012. 10:20 PM
This looks so delicious, I'm just about drooling! My hubby's from England & this recipe will definitely be a new favorite for him.

Thank you for sharing,

Beth
mistyp says: Mar 13, 2012. 9:15 AM
The picture in step 5 looks sooo good. Thank you for sharing, and good luck in the contest!
l8nite says: Mar 8, 2012. 9:51 PM
I really like the idea of augratin potatoes instead of mashed potatoes, that's 2 for 2 going in my favs file .....
psvine says: Mar 8, 2012. 10:47 AM
wow! making this tonight!
masoncity says: Feb 27, 2012. 12:19 PM
What size casserole pan should be used?
Pan size inversely relates to thickness of topping and meat mixture.
Little Mom on the Prairie (author) in reply to masoncityFeb 27, 2012. 12:35 PM
I used a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. I hope that helps.
hijodelsol says: Feb 25, 2012. 6:43 PM
Looks good. The difference between Sheppard's and Cottage pie is Lamb vs Beef.
insidiousbag in reply to hijodelsolFeb 26, 2012. 2:21 AM
Indeed you are correct Sheppard's pie is Lamb while Cottage pie is Beef. Though apart from that they are the same. Also it's nice to see a twist on a good old family favorite. Well done, I think it's time for me to fire up the oven now.
sokamiwohali in reply to insidiousbagFeb 26, 2012. 9:30 PM
mmmm...lamb...beef...i am not prejudice...lamb is really good. i wanna try that in this dish. although, when i was in highschool, they called it "shepard's" pie even though it was clearly seasoned ground beef...not lamb.
stormy0314 says: Feb 26, 2012. 9:50 AM
Alas, your father was correct. Carrots are a very rich source of vitamin A, which in turn plays a large roll in good eyesight. Load up with those carrots.
bajablue says: Feb 25, 2012. 11:04 AM
Beautiful work... and thanks to you, I have a little drool on my keyboard!!! ;-P~
Little Mom on the Prairie (author) in reply to bajablueFeb 25, 2012. 12:52 PM
I aims to pleases! Feels good to be back...
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