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We have eaten Shepherd’s Pie, or Hamburger Pie, for many years. We’ve always had the easy version, ground beef, tomato soup, a can of green beans and mashed potatoes. However, I recently came across a post from Ellie’s blog, Homecooking in Montana. She had found and adapted a recipe from Gordon Ramsey, and I’ve adapted it even more.
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or lamb)
1/2 large onion, diced
1/2 medium zucchini, grated (EDITED! Sorry, put 1 lg by mistake)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp fresh thyme (I used 1/2 tsp dried)
2 cups beef broth (I made my own beef broth, so this is what I used)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
couple shakes of Parmesan cheese
Add Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Season with thyme and cook for about 1 minute. Add broth and simmer until 5-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Transfer beef to a deep dish. You can use an 8×8 square pan, a casserole or you can make individual servings.
Spoon mashed potato on top of beef. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese. Place the dish on a cookie sheet in case it bubbles over while baking. Bake in a 375° F oven for 20 minutes or until top is brown and heated through. The sides may be bubbly.
Oh and just a little food history for you. Shepherd’s Pie was originally called Cottage Pie. I’ll quote from Wikipedia:
Cottage pie, also known as shepherd’s pie, refers to an English meat pie with a crust made from mashed potato and beef.
The term cottage pie is known to have been in use in 1791, when potato was being introduced as an edible crop affordable for the poor (cf. “cottage” meaning a modest dwelling for rural workers).
In early cookery books, the dish was a means of using leftover roasted meat of any kind, and the pie dish was lined with mashed potato as well as having a mashed potato crust on top.
The term “shepherd’s pie” did not appear until the 1870s, and since then it has been used synonymously with “cottage pie”, regardless of whether the principal ingredient was beef or mutton. There is now a popular tendency for “shepherd’s pie” to be used when the meat is mutton or lamb, with the suggested origin being that shepherds are concerned with sheep and not cattle, however this may be an example of folk etymology.
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Our whole family loves shepherd's pie – and Gordon Ramsay's version is yummy. This sounds tasty too – and with the addition of zucchini, sounds healthy! You've reminded me of a dish I need to put back into rotation soon!
I agree Alta, I love Gordon Ramsay and anything he cooks look so good anyway ! I also love Shepard’s Pie too !
Great photo!
this looks fab you are doing the UK proud lol
Hi Amanda!
Thanks so much for your really nice comment:) I just love your additions…You gave me a great idea,zucchini. Now, next time I'll try using some zucchini. Your picture looks absolutely lovely! I am so glad you adapted the recipe to your family's liking:)You did a fabulous job!~Ellie
Using Zucchini is a new twist and a nice summer alternative to this wonderful comfort food.
I really love shepherd's pie! I love the addition of zucchini and the cheese on top. That sounds wonderful.
What a great way to sneak in some veggies! Love it!
I love sheperds pie! I have always made from scratch, there is no going back, right?! :) love this version of it! great pic!!
Parmesan cheese and more, very very good… :-)
I bought some nice lean mince the other day and was contemplating doing a shepher'd pie! Thanks so much for the recipe, it looks wonderful :D
Shepherd's Pie is one of my absolute favorite "comfort foods"! I tried it for the first time a few years ago and LOVED it! I can't wait to try your version!
Our Shepard pies in Québec are quite different. We have a layer of ground beef, a layer of corn and a layer of mashed potatoes. This one looks yummy.
I love this recipe – fresh ingredients are key! :D
Hi Amanda I was looking at your blog and you said as a kid you ate the easy version that is how my mom made when she was alive is that recipe posted anywhere?
You can see the hamburger pie recipe on All Recipes here http://allrecipes.com/recipe/hamburger-pie/
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We featured this recipe in our weekly Food Trend Friday post. You can check it out here:
http://blog.recipelion.com/food-trend-cheesy-casserole-recipes/
Thanks for all of the great recipes.
Thanks so much!
haven’t had shepherds pie since being a small child. i’m looking forward to using this recipe
I was so happy when I came across this recipe . I am 88 years old and and I still love it. It is so easy to make ,but oh so very good.My Mom used to make it and we all looked forwawrd to the night it was on the menu.Thank you for publishing it.
I’m so glad Louise! I make it all the time, so good!