{"id":2382,"date":"2014-08-02T11:30:41","date_gmt":"2014-08-02T11:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/?p=2382"},"modified":"2014-10-20T10:30:43","modified_gmt":"2014-10-20T10:30:43","slug":"shepherds-pie-cottage-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/shepherds-pie-cottage-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Shepherd&#8217;s Pie \/  Cottage Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2383\" title=\"08-Shepherds Pie Cottage Pie - with Parsley and Cheddar\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar-580x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar-580x390.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a>This is a &#8220;Stick to your ribs&#8221; comfort food that is great any time of the year.\u00a0 My version of this uses ground beef and turkey, which technically classifies it as Cottage Pie.\u00a0 Shepherd&#8217;s Pie uses the same basic ingredients and preparation, but uses lamb instead of beef and turkey.\u00a0 The combination of flavors is very appealing and satisfying.<\/p>\n<h2>Filling Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2.25 Pounds &#8211;\u00a0 Ground Beef 90\/10<\/li>\n<li>1 Pound &#8211;\u00a0 Ground Turkey<\/li>\n<li>3 Tablespoons &#8211; Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/li>\n<li>1 Large Onion &#8211; Chopped Finely<\/li>\n<li>8 Carrots &#8211;\u00a0 Chopped into small cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup Celery, Chopped, include the celery leaves<\/li>\n<li>4 Cloves &#8211; Fresh Garlic, Minced<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup &#8211; Red Wine<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup &#8211; Beef Stock<\/li>\n<li>2 Bay Leaves<\/li>\n<li>t Tablespoons &#8211; Lee &amp; Perrin Worcestershire Sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoons &#8211; Tomato Paste<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoons &#8211; All Purpose Flour<\/li>\n<li>1 Tablespoon &#8211; Salt<\/li>\n<li>1 Teaspoon &#8211;\u00a0 Finely Ground Black Pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 Teaspoon &#8211; Italian Seasoning<\/li>\n<li>2 Cups &#8211; Frozen Peas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Filling Preparation<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.\u00a0 Do not overcook.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/02-Shepherds-Pie-Cooked-Ground-Beef-and-Turkey.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2384\" title=\"02-Shepherds Pie Cooked Ground Beef and Turkey\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/02-Shepherds-Pie-Cooked-Ground-Beef-and-Turkey-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/02-Shepherds-Pie-Cooked-Ground-Beef-and-Turkey-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/02-Shepherds-Pie-Cooked-Ground-Beef-and-Turkey-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>In a very deep skillet or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in the remaining two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, until onions are clear and carrots are beginning to be soft.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/01-Shepherds-Pie-Incredients.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2385\" title=\"01-Shepherds Pie Incredients\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/01-Shepherds-Pie-Incredients-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/01-Shepherds-Pie-Incredients-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/01-Shepherds-Pie-Incredients-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Remove and discard the grease from the meat.<\/li>\n<li>Combine ingredients into the deep skillet or Dutch oven and add the garlic, red wine, beef stock, Worcestershire Sauce, tomato paste, flour, bay leaves, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/04-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Combining-ingredients.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2387\" title=\"04-Shepherds Pie Cottage Pie Combining ingredients\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/04-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Combining-ingredients-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/04-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Combining-ingredients-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/04-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Combining-ingredients-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cook on a low range setting for approximately 30 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and the ingredients begin to produce a little bit of rich &#8220;gravy.&#8221;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/05-Cottage-Pie-Shepherds-Pie-Copmbined-Filling-Ready-to-Use.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2388\" title=\"05-Cottage Pie Shepherds Pie Copmbined Filling Ready to Use\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/05-Cottage-Pie-Shepherds-Pie-Copmbined-Filling-Ready-to-Use-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/05-Cottage-Pie-Shepherds-Pie-Copmbined-Filling-Ready-to-Use-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/05-Cottage-Pie-Shepherds-Pie-Copmbined-Filling-Ready-to-Use-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add frozen peas, stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes to thaw the peas.<\/li>\n<li>Place filling ingredients into two greased casserole pans approximately 13&#8243; x 13&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to remove the bay leaves.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/07-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2390\" title=\"07-Shepherds Pie Cottage Pie - Filling in Pans\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/07-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans-580x383.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/07-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans-580x383.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/07-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Topping Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>5 Pounds &#8211;\u00a0 Russet Potatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 Stick &#8211;\u00a0 Salted Butter<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 Cup &#8211; Half and Half<\/li>\n<li>2 Each &#8211; Egg Yokes<\/li>\n<li>2 Teaspoons &#8211; Salt<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoons &#8211; Shredded Cheddar Cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoons &#8211; Chopped Fresh Parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Topping Preparation<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Cube the potatoes and boil in a generous amount of water in a large Dutch oven, adding one teaspoon of salt.<\/li>\n<li>When potatoes become soft (approximately 20 minutes) drain the water.<\/li>\n<li>Add butter, half and half, two egg yokes, 1 teaspoon of salt and mix with a potato masher.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/06-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Potato-Topping-Being-Prepared.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2389\" title=\"06-Shepherds Pie Cottage Pie - Potato Topping Being Prepared\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/06-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Potato-Topping-Being-Prepared-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/06-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Potato-Topping-Being-Prepared-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/06-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Potato-Topping-Being-Prepared-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Once the filling has cooled somewhat, add the potato topping to the two casserole pans.<\/li>\n<li>Smooth the top and use a pastry knife to create a pattern of moons across the top of each.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans-with-Topping.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2391\" title=\"08-Shepherds Pie Cottage Pie - Filling in Pans with Topping\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans-with-Topping-580x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans-with-Topping-580x401.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Filling-in-Pans-with-Topping-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Finish!<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the casserole pans in the oven and broil on high until the top projections begins to turn golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Add Cheddar cheese and parsley and return to the oven for a few seconds, until the cheese begins to melt.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2392\" title=\"08-Shepherds Pie Cottage Pie - with Parsley and Cheddar\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar1-580x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar1-580x390.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-with-Parsley-and-Cheddar1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cut and enjoy.<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Ready-to-Eat.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2393\" title=\"08-Shepherds Pie Cottage Pie - Ready to Eat\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Ready-to-Eat-580x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Ready-to-Eat-580x384.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/08-Shepherds-Pie-Cottage-Pie-Ready-to-Eat-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Feeds 10 -12 adults and a bunch of kids.\u00a0 The older kids will tell you they didn&#8217;t think they liked cooked carrots and peas until tonight.<\/h3>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a &#8220;Stick to your ribs&#8221; 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