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

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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 1Ingredients

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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. 
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11 comments
Mar 13, 2012. 9:15 AMmistyp says:
The picture in step 5 looks sooo good. Thank you for sharing, and good luck in the contest!
Mar 8, 2012. 9:51 PMl8nite says:
I really like the idea of augratin potatoes instead of mashed potatoes, that's 2 for 2 going in my favs file .....
Mar 8, 2012. 10:47 AMpsvine says:
wow! making this tonight!
Feb 27, 2012. 12:19 PMmasoncity says:
What size casserole pan should be used?
Pan size inversely relates to thickness of topping and meat mixture.
Feb 25, 2012. 6:43 PMhijodelsol says:
Looks good. The difference between Sheppard's and Cottage pie is Lamb vs Beef.
Feb 26, 2012. 2:21 AMinsidiousbag says:
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.
Feb 26, 2012. 9:30 PMsokamiwohali says:
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.
Feb 26, 2012. 9:50 AMstormy0314 says:
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.
Feb 25, 2012. 11:04 AMbajablue says:
Beautiful work... and thanks to you, I have a little drool on my keyboard!!! ;-P~

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