Guinness Shepherd's Pie

Guinness Shepherd's Pie
A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chunks (not mince) of lamb simmered in a rich Guinness stout gravy, combined with carrots, peas, and onions. Topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to golden perfection, this savoury pie offers a delicious blend of flavours and textures, perfect for a cozy meal.
Shepherd's Pie originated in the United Kingdom and Ireland in the late 18th century. It was initially a way to use leftover roasted meat of any kind and was a practical dish for utilizing leftovers. Traditionally, "shepherd's pie" is used when the dish is made with lamb, while "cottage pie" refers to a version made with beef.
The dish became popular among rural workers and their families because it was affordable, filling, and easy to prepare. Mashed potatoes as a topping became a staple because potatoes were a readily available crop. Over time, Shepherd's Pie has evolved, with many variations and adaptations around the world, but it remains a beloved comfort food known for its simplicity and heartiness.
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Taking Cooking food back to basics.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (440 ml) Guinness stout
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes - cheddar cheese optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
Here are the cooking times:
Instant pot: High 28 mins amzn.to/3RQA6j2
Slow Cooker Method
- Low setting: Cook for 6-8 hours
- High setting: Cook for 3-4 hours
Stovetop Method
- Simmer: Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the lamb is tender.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C)
Cook 25-30 mins.
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[@susan_elizabeth]

I love that you are 6 hours ahead of me because I watch your videos while drinking my morning coffee and still have time to plan to make this recipe today! Oh, it's happening, and I'm going to use my slow cooker. Here in the US, lamb is not easily obtained, but I happen to live near a lamb farm and just picked some up yesterday! I can't wait to taste this dish! Thank you so much, Rik! Best wishes from Michigan, USA! 💜

[@lilliankeane5731]

Oh I did enjoy your comment, enjoy your meal, enjoy your day, best wishes from Tasmania Australia. ♥️.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@susan_elizabeth]

​@@lilliankeane5731Lamb in the US is actually imported from Australia! And very expensive! I'm really lucky to live near farms that raise lamb to supply local restaurants and sell to the public. Best wishes!

[@lilliankeane5731]

@@susan_elizabeth oh cool, … it’s pretty nice lamb here in Tasmania, I get mine from a quality butcher which buys locally too , if you can … get Tasmanian lamb, it’s far better quality than mainland Australia. Im originally from Ireland , lamb is pretty good there too. Nice to meet you! Best wishes to you too.! 👍🏼.

[@sherriwilson2407]

Oh you’ve done it again ❤I love lamb, and Shepard’s pie.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@KleptoMania-gz3zb]

Every time I see your videos, I get hungry! LOL Excellent work Mr. Rik! Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@SeansMusicVault]

After watching Gordon Ramsey scream at a chef for making Shepherd's Pie with beef (Cottage Pie) I will NEVER again forget the proper meat to use. LOL

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha. Many don't care about a name. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ZenonZolek]

And i just happen to have 4 cans in the fridge, thanks Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Nice one! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Curlyblonde]

It doesn't matter whether the lamb is minced or cubed. It ends up in your stomach in the same way, chewed to bits. For some of us who have difficulty in finding and purchasing lamb depending where we live, you take it anyway you can find it. A day after you cook it, it will matter to no one whether the meat is minced or cubed. Far more important issues in life to deal with. Once I used goat meat as a substitute and no one except the rascal cook (me) was any wiser. The guests practically licked their plates, there was nothing left over. These were people who had never eaten lamb or goat before. They thought they were eating beef and I didn't burst their bubble about it either. That was my first time eating young goat meat as well, and I liked it. For the viewers who dislike the taste of lamb meat, the addition of a medium-sized cubed turnip to the stew mixture, in addition to the generous addition of Guinness "tames" the taste. You wouldn't know that it is lamb, as it would taste more like beef. Lovely meal.

[@BackyardChef]

Good tip! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@simplyrita1234]

If I could give this more than 1 thumbs up I would!! You've done it again Rik my mouth is watering now.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@MichelleMartin-ld6zg]

You did it again Rik you've made my mouth water again nice one 👍 👌 😊😅😂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Silverbird55]

Another great recipe I will be making. To answer your question in America, lamb is not that readily available except during Easter, so we make cottage pie with beef.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@seantodd8875]

Lamb is always available at the grocery store for me, in Florida. It's not cheap though.

[@stefanie-ny8jc]

I was just thinking the same. I'll check when I go to the store .

[@stefanie-ny8jc]

This recipe is on my need to make to-do list

[@BackyardChef]

@@stefanie-ny8jc Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

Wow. That's a lovely variation on using minced lamb or minced beef for cottage pie. I love all the hearty traditional meals like that. Thanks for sharing, Rik. Have a great evening.

[@BackyardChef]

No oil slick in the pie either, Jenny. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@georgeslade7217]

These pies cottage/shepherds, where invented to make the last of the Sunday roast lamb/beef. Very tasty indeed.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@user-ze6ls2of1q]

As soon as you said shepherds pie and Guinness my mouth stared watering. Brilliant

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm]

I tasted lamb as a child and never again, i keep saying i'll try it again, my children like it.

[@michaelayling8855]

Do it.

[@BackyardChef]

Its not for everyone - but what is? Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Curlyblonde]

Give the poor lamb another chance! Since it got into the Guinness, it will moderate "the taste" that put you off. Adding a bit of diced turnip to the stew mix also helps and adds a nice flavor.

[@annettefournier9655]

I try it about every 7 years. After 9 tries it's still a no from me.😅

[@kathleennorton2228]

​@annettefournier9655 I cooked it once. Tender lamb chops. Somehow, never having made them, with no recipe, I seasoned and oven cooked them wonderfully. I may have broiled them. That was at least 40 years ago. I still remember, though, how utterly delicious they were. I think I tried it again in a restaurant. It wasn't good at all, if I remember right. I never tried it again, except in gyro meat, which I enjoy.

[@lizhannah8412]

As you know, I'm not a lamb lover. I'll definitely make this with rump steak. I thought you might have drank the other can with your pie. Another winner for me, Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

No - use with another dish! Its a fantastic ingredient as well as a drink. I could do the rump steak myself with some pepper corn sauce. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@geminil2415]

I make beef in guinness pie and a batch of guinness cakes ( my favourite ) have just gone into my freezer. So I'll be definitely making this. I'm sure getting my share of guinness, but who's complainimg about that.

[@BackyardChef]

No complaints here! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pennywillis8107]

We are going to a Grandfather Mountain Highland Games next week in North Carolina and a Guinness stew is on the menu. I may change that to a Guinness cottage pie instead. Yummy

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@maireynon3763]

Oh my word that looks awesome.just give me a big spoon lol ❤❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DovidM]

I once passed a restaurant in New York. They advertised their special of the day as Shepherd’s Pie made with Black Angus beef.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes I'm hearing that they all call it shepherds pie and its actually cottage pie. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kimjackson4041]

Wow, Rik lush recipe, you're on my phone & TV how lucky am I 😂

[@BackyardChef]

Yio==ou might not be saying that when you have to start to loosen the belt. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulcampbell6316]

OMG! 🤪 Any sheep will do. 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Great answer! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@deirdrelewis1454]

I can’t get minced lamb and never thought of using cubes! Never was much good at thinking outside the box!! Can’t get Guinness either but often make beef stew with local beer. I know what my next meal will be!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gavinkaylhem8038]

Were do you live? North pole.?

[@Curlyblonde]

You can substitute and use any stout (dark) beer. Interesting that Guinness hasn't come to your part of the world.

[@deirdrelewis1454]

Guinness is available in South Africa…if you can find it and afford the price! Local stout is pretty good. There may be a butcher somewhere who would be willing to mince lamb but again, at an extortionate price. Lamb is by far the most expensive meat here.

[@JohnAntonis-tf9ke]

Chef incredible shepherd pie wow love it with beers wow lamb to mashes potatoes 🥔

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AZ-Sharon]

Good evening, Rikster 😎 I have never had lamb, that I know of🤣. I think I have had a shepherd's pie at a restaurant we have here in Phoenix, Arizona called Cornish Pasty. I have put beer in my crockpot roast, but it was Mexican beer Corona! So what I love most about this dish is the mash potato bake on top.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sugarfree8303]

I made your Stout pie with beef and mushrooms a couple of weeks ago and it was beautiful and delicious. This shepherd's pie will be next. I had lost the joy of cooking for a spell and discovering your channel is helping to spark up my enthusiasm as well as teaching me recipes of my heritage. "Would you look at that!"

[@BackyardChef]

Wonderful! Lovely to have you on here cooking. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@glennismossey6976]

So happy you differentiated between shepherds and cottage pies! I love both and make both depending on the availability of lamb over here across the pond! Of course any lamb cuts can be used in a shepherds pie. Your kitchen, your menu, your choice!

[@seantodd8875]

Amen! I just hate that so many of us still call it shepherd's pie when using beef. It makes no sense!

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulogama5782]

Lovely pie chef. Now that's a real british country food at it's best.👍👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lilliankeane5731]

Yum! Hit the like button when I heard your description, 😂 why wait any longer? ☺️. Thanks Rik, you rock!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@Babbajune]

Beautifully and deliciously prepared. ❤

[@BackyardChef]

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[@tridsonline]

👍 Wonderful! My mom's personal touch was to include 1 or 2 parsnips with the mashed topping. I'm sure she would've enjoyed the full Guinness treatment too. Thanks Rik 👌

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@thumbstruck]

I've had beef. It was still great. The Guinness would add another dimension.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@stevetenzer1480]

Great stuff Rik! I love your selection of recipes. Good, comforting food. I've always used minced lamb in the past,but your version looks so good I'm going to give it a try. Cheers!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@8.5gc-liber]

Oh my giddy aunt what a delight of flavours. Always have cooked a Guinness beef stew and a Guinness pork casserole. Now have new version with Guinness lamb to cook and serve. Delicious. Different uding chunks of meat to minced. Made both shepherds pie and cottage pie. Some grandchildren prefer one to other. Maybe try chunks of beef for cottage pie version. Whatever. Your receipes work just grand. ☘️🇮🇪

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@user-ox7gc2zw9q]

Well, I wouldnt have thought it could be anything but mince - until I saw this! I have visitors coming in a couple of weeks, and guess what they will be eating! Thanks Rik - again! I will be looking at ALL your past recipes to see what else I can do - visitors are from New Zealand and I need to feed them well! 👏🤗❤❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds like a plan. They say Shepherds pie and Cottage pie(beef) All started with cubed meat - we all know it using mince these days - Using cubed doesn't give the oil slick in the pie. Good luck. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@debrahooper1731]

My Granny always used cubed lamb leftover from the Sunday roast.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JaneB67]

Absolutely love this recipe Rik...love a shepherd's pie and cottage pie, love lamb abd enjoy Guinness in a beef dish. This will be on my menu planning.... thanks for sharing 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@marklewis.wales844]

Food looks a lot much nicer when home cooked and made with my favourite beer too.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DavidCalvert-mh9sy]

Hi Rik. I am inspired by your recipes. Growing up in Southern California, when the family had very little money, my mother made a lot of cottage pie. Lamb was too expensive. Also salt cod with mash. Back then in the 50s salt cod was cheap, and frowned upon by the middle and 'upper class' people. We also ate a lot of Mexican food. Proper Mexican, not Taco Bell. It was also cheaper, plentiful and very healthy. I first had shepherd's pie when we migrated to Australia. Young mutton, called hogget, was plentiful and cheap. I still love both shepherd's pie and cottage pie on the cold winter nights. Yes, parts of Australia do get cold in winter. Not everywhere is blistering hot.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes I know. I was there in 1995 and it was bloody cold in the blue mountains. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@PatriciaCrosmas]

I have never tried lamb before, another new thing for me. Looks so delicious! Thanks

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@andrewdixon8258]

I have to admire your dedication to cooking a new recipie everyday. If you carry on at this rate you're going to run out of delicious recipies by the end of the year 😄😄😄. Keep up the goodwork your food always looks fantastic.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pepperrap96]

We use to always use the left over from the Sunday roast, be it lamb or beef. Peas always on the side though with lovely yummy mashed turnip.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@grahamturner5963]

Always make Guinness and steak pie and, when I heard your description, thought, yeah, this makes sense. Great idea, Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Graham. Good old Irish ingredients and a twist on shepherds pie - the mince I can get gives it an oil slick in the pie - I started using cubed. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Kulvinder1974]

Yum Yum!!! You have made me hungry again. 😄😋👍

[@BackyardChef]

hey mate, great to see you here. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ramblinroam]

Yummm

[@BackyardChef]

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[@lesliewelch6551]

Hi Rik, amazing, it looks too good to eat, I have sent the link to this, to my sister, she loves her Guinness, a big thumbs up, 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Awesome! Thank you! Best, Rik

[@aspiratedaloha2946]

Lamb pieces OR mince I am in! Haven’t tried nice chunky pieces but next time I will try this recipe with the gnarly bits of course!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@not-pc6937]

Ohhhh” STOP IT” how good does this look - another beauty 👍😄

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@user-nh8yu2mw2i]

Lamb is lamb, no matter, and I love it !! Your Guinness pie looks absolutely delicious Rik !! I need to go and buy some lamb very soon .....

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Lamb is expensive here in Florida, but I’d give that a go any day😘❤️👍🏼

[@BackyardChef]

Make it the same way with beef Guinness Cottage pie. Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@carolrosas6785]

❤wow it's awesome

[@BackyardChef]

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[@marie-josetimperley3825]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@BackyardChef]

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[@arminarm5402]

Joe and I are going to try this dish with that Guiness. Look....At....That....Love yer Rik

[@BackyardChef]

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[@roger5159]

Beautiful! 🤍👌

[@BackyardChef]

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[@darthlaurel]

Looks amazing!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@shirleyjackson1819]

Oh wow! I gotta do this one! Holy Moley! Mouth watering! Well done dear!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you, Shirley. Best, Rik

[@user-mn4ur2pm1g]

Although I drink Guiness in the pub, I find it too bitter in srews, usually substitute with Newcastle Brown Ale. Good luck from Wexford, Ireland.

[@BackyardChef]

Would love to get my hands on some Newcastle brown. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@amandah4834]

Oo that looks so delicious Rik i bet that would be an amazing filling for a pie too encased in your beautiful pastry , thank you , Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

Yes nice pie. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@janetf23]

Outstanding!👏

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@andrewcoates6641]

Rik, have you been reading my autobiography, because this is another dish similar to so many meals from my youth/ early twenties that marked outstanding events. This time recent is an annual weekend away staying in an old stone built bunkhouse in the Lake District. We always booked the same weekend and the catering was always the same meals, Friday was a pot of Guinness stew that had been precooked at home with jacket potatoes, Saturday was a large pork pie (also known as a Stand Pie) with homemade mushy peas and some roasted potatoes and mint sauce. The rest of the catering was full English breakfasts and cold cuts and a couple of loaves with a side salad. The rest of our weekend was filled out with a couple of walks and visits to the pub.!

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Good times! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@seamus9750]

Top drawer as always...I've ordered 2" thick beef shin from the butchers and make Osso Buco in the Instant Pot...never fails .

[@BackyardChef]

Good stuff. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@alanliddle1264]

Phwoooooar, I'm saving this one to my recipe playlist.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@derekadams729]

Awesome dish Rik. Thanks for sharing.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@TimTernet0]

How Brilliant!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@elizabethm888]

Hi Rik! 😊🍀😊 No matter how hard my day is, (and I've had a few really hard days) I watch you and you bring a smile to my face always! 😁. Could you please tell me what kind of air fryer you have I just love it when I see you using it and I've been comparing models, to get a new one, but I think I want one like yours! . Also could you tell me where you got your spam around molds? Love to you, Elizabeth

[@leighanneboles6609]

I'm drooling.... looks amazing 😍

[@BackyardChef]

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[@longvile]

love it mate👍👍👍

[@BackyardChef]

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[@Turritopsis-dohrnii]

Our local greasy spoon does something like this, you can get it at 9 in the morning if you want it.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@belindagreen3870]

Ohhhh lovely Rik. Can't eat lamb but beef just need a can of Guinness. Month watering🎉 😊😊🎉🎉

[@BackyardChef]

Yes cook with beef make a Guinness Cottage Pie, Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cliffboulton8763]

Another great meal, Rik. I'll be eating it before long.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@FluffyRAM]

THANK YOU 🙏❤️ I love your channel (and yes, I'm a subscriber 👍). I'm a Lancashire lass but I now live in the SE USA. Lamb is my favourite but hard to come by here, yet I see "Shepherds' Pie" everywhere. Made with beef! 🙄😳 I try to explain to my friends that if it's beef, it should be cottage pie and that Shepherds pie is exclusively lamb. You know. Shepherds. Sheep. Lamb 🐑 They all realize that it makes sense and then shrug it off. Drives me nuts. Anyway, looks delicious. Might have to give that a try too ❤️❤️

[@FluffyRAM]

And I'm with you: Chunks of lamb are still Shepherds' Pie. So long as it's lamb; that's all that matters 👍😋

[@BackyardChef]

Yes I do not understand why they cannot just call it Cottage pie. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@junebenson01]

Looks bloomin delicious Rik!!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@kathleennorton2228]

Wow!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@cecilbrisley5185]

Love your style and your recipes! I do have a laugh at how traditional English dishes are usually beige and on the unhealthy side. The stereotype. A high carb beige ingredient wrapped in another beige ingredient, full of fat and meat with occasionally some cheese in or on it. Great food. Great comfort food! But I can see why the Brits do not live as long as those in the Mediterranean areas. Everything in moderation and all is fine. Will be making this stew and loving it this week! Glad I found your channel.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@blee4974]

Rik,I’ve never had lamb meat,heck I don’t know if we have it here in North Carolina,Lol Now I’m going to have to do some investigation 😊 oh my goodness. This looks absolutely delicious,Rik !!!! It’s almost how I make my beef stew,and I love how you use a masher instead of a mixer,😊 Your the best .

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Cottage pie can be made the same way - using cubed beef. Best, Rik

[@hermionegranger9359]

doesn't get better than that ❤

[@BackyardChef]

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[@lorrinkim2274]

It took two hands to hold the serving spoon lol! I want to eat that NOW!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@user-vj1pl1mf9y]

Well what can I say 💯👍 again love your videos ❤

[@BackyardChef]

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[@PSUK]

Another triumph Rik, just looook at that!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@user-lw2fm5ss2o]

My god that looks amazing Rik❤

[@BackyardChef]

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[@danaridings6387]

As I understand to be Shepherds pie it is definitely lamb. I don’t think texture matters but I could be wrong. All other is cottage pie as you said. One of my favorites. We can’t get lamb here in Kentucky or if it is available you have to sell your first born to get it. Lol. Another great one!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@annaatkins2971]

Lovely! I'm making this asap ❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

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[@paige37914]

It's veggie faux meat crumbles for me....call it what ya want, but for me it's "YUM!" Thank you, as always! 🥰

[@CockneyInCumbria]

That looks spot on rik I am going to cook that I made shepherds pie today I do my potatoes in pressure cooker for 8min mash is perfect

[@BackyardChef]

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[@PAM-ud9lv]

Hi Rik I’ve made the shepherds pie with chunks of lamb cause I think the lamb mince is greasy (personal opinion). I have not made it with Guinness and that did look fab so will be trying that. Rik I have made the chicken and corn chowder and my god it was delish Will be on my soup rotation for winter. Thanks as always. My god you are the best and I’m just loving all the recipes. Take care

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@georgekostaras]

I made this and it hit the spot

[@BackyardChef]

fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@michaelpierce3264]

why not it’s still good!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@user-rc8uz6qt7f]

Yumm … looks like how my mama made it … but I doubt she used beer ✅❤️🇨🇦

[@BackyardChef]

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[@ginacable5376]

Oh yum hungry now and its 2.15am!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@user-xk7wt6zb6g]

Shepard pie is a layer of scrambled hamburger top with peas then mashed potatoes.never seen it done that way

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha the American way! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@generybarczyk6993]

The name, _Shepherd's Pie,_ suggests a working shepherd's preparation of a one-pot meal under crude conditions. Mashed potatoes are easy, but mincing meat is another matter. I'd say cubed meat better suits the name of the dish.

[@BackyardChef]

Great answer and it all started with cubed meat. As did cottage pie a (beef) Somewhere it all got minced. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@CapnBubbaa]

I like Chevon in shepherds Pie!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@caroleyoung1868]

My goodness this looks so delicious!!! I don't think it has to be minced lamb!

[@BackyardChef]

I agree! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@bonnieobrien1478]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I always make cottage pie hamburgers just easier to get around here . But this looks delicious. And you can never go wrong with Guinness. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@henriettagoldsmith5056]

She's back 😘. Man Alive,,,that looks fantastic.. Succulent looking 🐑lamb.. Nice bit of browning going on there. I wanted to pinch some of those cubes,,with the little bit of browning on Delish I would say 😘.. Mr G and I don't have Insta pot,,,however,, we will use our slow cooker.😘 I was thinking of adding mashed down potato crisps cheese and onion flavour ,on top with loads of cheese..😘 . I hope to fly, sail , or train it to yours,and get a huge slice ,whilst it is still piping hot 😘 Thankfully Mr G is recovering slowly, he had kidney transplant , Great to see you are recovering from covid..Stay safe my friend.😘😘

[@BackyardChef]

HOOOOOOOOOOOORAY! All the very best to Mr G. In fact good luck to you both can't be an easy time! I could do that cheesy crisp in a bread bun as a sandwich - would love it too! Covid still giving probs - no worries - look after Mr G and look after yourself. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

Ooo a buttered roll/bap with scrunched up cheese ‘n’ onion crisps - one of life’s simple pleasures Rik! 😋😊☺️

[@BackyardChef]

@@davidmurphy816 I agree - a multitude of flavours can be had. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Mark_Nadams]

Looks delicious Rik. Here in the US practically no one uses lamb for shepherd's pie any more and definitely not in chunks. They all make it with ground beef around us. Most make a rather dry stack of ground beef and seasonings base, corn and or creamed corn, with a mash topping all baked. Even my Mom mostly made it with ground beef because she was feeding a houseful, it was cheap, and lamb was hard to come by and always expensive when available. She left the ground beef chunky for something to chew and made a good gravy with what she had. A couple special times a year we would make sure it was made with cut up lamb and onions. - Thanks for triggering the memories

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@seantodd8875]

I think as long as you're using lamb, you can still call it shepherd's pie, whether it's minced (ground, as we say in the states) or cubed.

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! It all started cubed and somehow changed to mince. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jimmyniland9721]

Thank you for your advise on removing the pressure cooker lid. 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kenhall490]

All I can think is your RumbleDeThumps would be really good on top

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@TimTernet0]

Answer No! We make it all the time with beef mince.

[@BackyardChef]

So you make cottage pie. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sandramurray300]

Will be definitely be making this, thanks for the recipe x Could you please advise the table top hob model x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ResonantSun17]

Shepherds pie must be lamb, as Shepherds look after their flock of sheep/lambs. Debra xxx

[@BackyardChef]

I agree - however the question is - should it be mince or chunks of lamb? We are all used to mince but chunks work very well. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ResonantSun17]

@@BackyardChef Either, slight variation, cubed lamb mince be delicious. A chunky meat pie is always nicer than a mince pie. Debra xxx

[@BackyardChef]

@@ResonantSun17 Thank you. Best, Rik