How to Make Irish Shepherd's Pie | Food Wishes

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Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/220519/Irish-Shepherds-Pie/

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

Part clarification for you sir ,hope of use.Cottage pie for the farmhouse cottage connotations.Ive known this? from as long as I've had cottage pie and asked what's the diff? Shepherd vs cottage?Any way for what it's worth. Goodnight to you n yours.

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

@Mike Lyons Km from England mate its a British dish. Cottage pie with beef , shepards with lamb.

[@rockinrollinntrollin616]

@Mike Lyons & Geoff Edwards...your both wrong Shepherds pie ..is made with MUTTON ....NOT LAMB ! ..or more than likely Hogget

[@lydiarose29]

Funny..but true

[@StrawberrySoul77]

This is an awesome recipe! Thank you! LOL 😂 I did forget to do the fork pattern on the potatoes. Argh. I’ll do it next time 💕💓😍👏🏻👍🏻😄

[@brucelee12]

This guy actually taught me how to bake bread, make stews and pies. Never thought I was capable of those things until now, thanks for the life lessons John!

[@MicheleMoore7161959]

I realize that I tried this recipe almost exactly SEVEN years after you posted it, but I had to tell you . . . I made it for my elderly parents (88 & 85), splitting the recipe into two smaller pans. Rather than freeze the second one, my dad told me to take it home for my husband and myself. Boy am I glad he offered! It was delicious! When I needed a recipe for Shepherd’s Pie, the first place I looked was your channel. I knew if I found it here, it would be amazing. Thank you so much! You’ve made two really old people and two moderately old people very happy!🥰

[@nilnil7325]

I agree, Chef John's recipes always work.

[@jakford11]

My girl has been making this, your recipe for 4 years, always my favorite. She makes enough for me to eat it for a week, every month. Want to say thank you, my belly and soul owe you more than you know!

[@jameswasson4471]

As an Irish man living in these wonderful United States who appreciates both your recipes and humor ,I thank you shef john .my family and I will be eating your recipe for this Saint Patricks day.god bless you brother.

[@saintpepsi8602]

No one cares Shepereds pie was invented in Scotland anyway not Ireland so who cares what an Irishman says, Ireland didn't even have potatoes when shepherds pie was first invented

[@Leto_0]

​@@saintpepsi8602 Here's a notification to remind you how embarrassing you were 2 weeks ago

[@Kalvinism]

Tip from an Irishman: After the pie is finished in the oven, put it in the grill until the potato on top is crispy and golden brown! It tastes amazing.

[@MrsBrit1]

Tip from an American in the uk, the grill Irish guy is referring to is the broiler!😂 I'll never understand why that is called a grill....a grill is what you cook a barbecue on. The heat comes up from a grill. A broiler sends the best from above.

[@m.theresa1385]

@@MrsBrit1 oh, I dunno.. when I melt my cheese sandwich or tuna melt under it it’s a ‘grilled cheese’. Funny, I call it a grill when doing my cheese sandwich or grilled veg., then I call it a broiler when cooking a piece of chicken or fish. Hmmmm….

[@saintpepsi8602]

Shepereds pie isn't even an Irish dish it was first invented in Scotland

[@BobertJunior1025]

I think Chef John is a lobbyist for Yukon Gold Potatas and cayenne pepper.

[@GeorgeSemel]

Nope, he just gets a cut of every single Yukon Gold Potato and tin of cayenne pepper sold! Kidding aside is just a good potato to cook with and to eat and cayenne, well that is for a little bite. I love those and Red New Potatoes too!

[@tedarndt6254]

Shit I'm 59 and have incorporated cayenne into some foods because of this guy, A slight tingle in the back of my throat works:-)

[@smugmcmuffin]

lol when I fist read this I thought it said Loyalist but its only funny if you are from Ireland.

[@seamusmccaffrey4420]

Your right !!!! Thank god he,s not a loyalist or that would be one HORRIBLE pie. Give me a good FENIAN pie with a big pint of mothers milk ( GUINNESS ) . SLAINTE.

[@arthas640]

To be fair Yukon Gold potatoes are the best potatoes for pretty much everything. Their not has hard or as starchy as the Russets and they've got more flavor than the Russets or red potatoes. They're a great multi purpose vegetable.

[@altar7885]

This is nuts, I've become obsessed with these videos. I'm either going to actually become able to cook, or end up in an internet addiction center. Either way it'll all be Chef John's fault

[@jjtsmom]

+altar7 Me too! I think I've gained weight just watching Chef John cook.

[@snappysnap955]

+altar7 lol

[@monkee014]

I think it's the way he talks... I know how to cook, yet i keep watching..

[@patriciatreslove146]

I need the internet addiction app

[@RoryRenee24]

His voice is very hypnotic indeed

[@Eric_Allen]

I never had shepherds pie until I tried this recipe. Now it's one of my household staples. Thanks Chef!

[@patty6436]

I searched the internet to find a recipe that was pretty much authentic and came upon yours. I made this last night for my family and they LOVED it. THANK YOU!

[@jessicakuehn1556]

Chef John, you are just my absolute favorite. Thank you for being you.

[@theresaquinn5185]

As an Irish person, I give this my seal of approval.

[@Kittyxoxo]

+Theresa Quinn good cuz I was checking comments from Irish people to make sure this is legit. LOL thanks!

[@impumagirl]

+Kitty xoxo LOL

[@theresaquinn5185]

+WeeItsNookies Ask your father.

[@DobriIvelinMadzharov]

+Theresa Quinn I totally read your comment like an Irish in my mind

[@brandonjacobo4965]

Damn, how. An you recover from that.

[@mdboatbum]

Made this for dinner last night. Had to use beef as I was informed by my wife that if I ground up the leg of lamb in the freezer I'd be sleeping in the car. Also added roasted parsnips to the filling. Was gonna mash them and use as the topping, but the wife loves mashed potatoes and...well we've already covered the sleeping in the car scenario. I gotta say it was hit!! Definitely going in the rotation from now on.

[@dylan_1884]

Lol imagine being this controlled by your wife.

[@SovietOnion]

lol imagine being condescending on a 4 year old comment

[@dylan_1884]

I can imagine it quite well, fren :^)

[@sandy-ke1kr]

dalet bet: You must not be married.

[@sandy-ke1kr]

Beef is good enough. We are not Shepherds so we must adapt.

[@TheCaboose568]

Made this for my irish dad tonight, he approved.

[@rax816]

What did your Canadian dad think?

[@s.nifrum4580]

Viking the Mad What did the English one think?

[@saintpepsi8602]

Who cares Shepereds pie is Scottish not Irish

[@ophiel84]

I've been watching Chef John for 10 years. He taught me how to cook, and how to gain confidence in the kitchen. Thank you Chef for being part of my journey to adulthood and independence.

[@enoclopez1378]

I miss you singing "Enjoy" at the end, it's always so uplifting!

[@laeeqahmed1980]

not the old tappa tappa but the spacha spacha

[@vertigoEdits]

this is EXACTLY what i thought too

[@neversurrender5798]

Because your the Marty McFly of your Irish Shepherds Pie

[@tammi67able]

Laeeq Ahmed lol

[@dennisking4589]

Blow it up like jihad mang.

[@sweettrubble4635]

@@neversurrender5798 see cut

[@lovinmsp9197]

Ingredients: For lamb mixture: 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 diced onion 2 pounds lean ground lamb 1/3 cup flour salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary 3 cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp ketchup 2 1/2 cups water or broth (use more or less to adjust thickness as needed) 12 oz bag frozen peas and carrots, thawed, drained well For the potato topping: 2 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes 1 tbsp butter salt and pepper to taste pinch of cayenne 1/4 cup cream cheese 1/4 pound Irish cheddar 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 tbsp milk

[@mandyhorne4333]

thank you

[@synthWizkid]

random name its cream cheese fool

[@evieaddy9580]

@Elizabeth don't even trouble cream cheese all you need is milk/cream and Butter.

[@RAdams]

I just love the Wool Sweater Look on the Lamb. It's my favorite.

[@TheQuixotess]

Made this for the first time tonight and it turned out delicious! I followed his METHOD to a T but had to substitute some ingredients. I used half lamb, half ground beef; corn instead of carrots; dried rosemary instead of fresh; medium cheddar instead of sharp; that's just what I had on hand. I did a simple stripe pattern on the potatoes with a fork and, for the last few minutes in the oven, turned on the broiler which made the top extra golden. Chef John is great at teaching techniques and building confidence.

[@SuperIliad]

Among the top favorite dishes I have enjoyed and can not find anywhere. This recipe is far easier than I had imagined. So, I shall not go another winter without this gift of Heaven.

[@klavierGavinlover]

Do not buy Dubliner Irish Cheddar. If you get a big block from costco you will eat slice after slice and you will become addicted to the stuff. I just bough another block. Send help.

[@gailfrazier7380]

Animal Matriarch m

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6627]

That’s because its proper cheese. We have loads of it in Europe All different varieties. I don’t think Americans have REAL cheese. God only know where Cheez wiz comes from, but its NOT cheese.

[@2degucitas]

Animal Matriarch Or send $$$ for more cheese

[@zahrahkhalid6333]

Can confirm, I have an empty bank account and I’m 20 pounds heavier

[@SvenTviking]

Irish Cheddar. There’s a non sequitur if you want one. Cheddar is a village in Somerset, England. Cheddar is an English cheese.

[@agushex]

Made with ground beef in Argentina we call that "Pastel de Papa" or "Potato Cake" in english, and it's amazing, we add some cuted olives and bell pepper instead of carrot and top the potato with cheese (I like to put provolone there) and make a a crust with that

[@JewelsFromVenus]

that sounds nice too!

[@arthas640]

What does it mean when they call things "Papa"? I've seen papa beefsteak and other foods that are called papa____

[@agushex]

Arthas Menethil papa = potato/potatoe... papa also means dad and pope hehe u know when the same word have different meanings depending the context, food wise is most of the time potato

[@franciscopereira2341]

I tried a version of your pastel de papa some months ago and it was fucking delicious. it actually is similar to the portuguese version of sheperd's pie (which we call empadão) except instead of the bell peper we keep the carrots

[@fronteraster]

In Puerto Rico we call it Pastelón! :D So so good. All that gravy just seeps into the mashed potato... Like heaven!

[@irishboy2k10]

I seen people complaining that it is not traditional, the spice...followed by "can i use this, I do not like lamb", to which I would say do as you wish. You are not conducting a "history of shepherd's pie" documentary so cook what you like the way you like and do not apologise or feel the need to defend your decisions.

[@dcdlikithard]

Amen

[@allistrata]

Thierry le Blanc you say that now, but what if I told you I make mine with manwich? Is that still acceptable? Because it's goooood that way.

[@dnmurphy48]

In reality the dish has many variations and would have been made according to what was available locally, in that season and depending how much money you had (as a shepherd probably not much). Make it how you like and enjoy :)

[@dnmurphy48]

Thanks for the reply however the dish cottage pie goes back to the 18th century and the shepherds variant was in use by the mid 19th century. It's in Mrs Beeton's cook book from the mid 19th century for example, and originally it was a way of using left-overs

[@hussainattai4638]

You are after all the shepherd of your pie!

[@lubnaazam8279]

I always like your recipes. I tried Lasagna and it was superb. I gonna try this today. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. And I love your voice.

[@loadofstuff10]

Hi chef I always use two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce in with the tomato puree stage of the mix and plenty of butter in the mash as well. Yummy!

[@SamuraiPie8111]

your voice is so relaxing

[@rorke6092]

your plane is so crashing

[@George_Washington_]

CHEF JOHN IN

[@animelegend949]

Agent Bill Wilson true

[@MrEoinH]

The David Attenborough of food blogging :)

[@74bhounds]

I watch before bed to unwind and relax

[@SueAz09]

Thanks John! Looks simply amazing. I'll say it again..you're one of the best chefs here on You Tube. Your videos are to the point, quick, and always easy to prepare. When I'm needing a dinner idea, your videos are my favorite to use.

[@RICHSOULheartofgold]

I agree!!

[@LuukP20]

Made this with half water half guinness and it was amazing!

[@roxanatapia7428]

he has a special way to talk, show his videos, incredible!

[@adrenaadias2054]

Came here after getting an anxiety attack from Gordon Ramsays shepherd pie

[@calebcologna8681]

Right? The camera work and editing were like watching a car crash.

[@mystummyhurt2115]

LMAO for real. I wish he made better instructional videos

[@AdaDimkpaTv]

And so did I, wow

[@MaureenErrant]

I've never watched Gordon Ramsay, and I don't think I ever will again. Eyes are sore and heads spinning. Far too much flapping about with the camera. Much prefer Chef John...calm, cool, collected.....

[@tabassum3052]

OMG same... I came straight from Ramsay's video and chef's John's narration seemed like lullaby...

[@adrianluc7576]

I made this the other night and it was amazing! Thank goodness for chef John, what would I do without him??

[@karaamundson3964]

*OR HAVE BOOOOOOTH!!!* I love corned beef & cabbage, and I even loved shepherd's pie in the college dorm food hall! This looks a besquillian times better.

[@aliciaknight2712]

Amazing finally a real shepherd's pie recipe: Thank you!!!

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

Your recipes are magic and I feed my family with them all the time.

[@MrChris20912]

Made this recipe this evening and was delightfully surprised at how light and fluffy the potatoes turned out with all that cheese in them. Wow! What a great combination! Thanks again chef John for another tasty adventure.

[@mollyoneye]

I'm Irish, from Dublin I think this is great to watch there was one or two things I personally wouldn't have added but everyone has there own tastes, oh and that Dubliner cheese he mentions is gorgeous, I've got some in my fridge, great video

[@emmaexo406]

The eggs no way :-/

[@dimasakbar7668]

Emma Mckeown so, i wanna try this. If i may ask, what if we use egg or omit egg.. any thought on that?

[@emmaexo406]

Dimas Akbar sorry whats an omit egg, personaly I wouldnt use an egg but at all means do try it if u are wanting to stik to the recipe :-)

[@mollyoneye]

Omit... It just means to leave it out...

[@dimasakbar7668]

Emma Mckeown Okay~ i think in my 1st attempt i'll just leave i out just like you mate :p

[@AyngeMackay]

Could I sculpt the likeness of Elvis Presley in the potatoes instead of doing the sweater thing?

[@RobElliott]

i dunno, could you?

[@Bigassboya]

Sure but it might end up in a Las Vegas museum instead of your stomach.

[@tigresmom5654]

LOL

[@legalvampire8136]

He is said to work in a chip shop so he probably likes potatoes, does Elvis.

[@gripplehound]

As comfort food goes, Shepherds/Cottage Pie is the English equivalent to mac & cheese

[@lokischeissmessiah5749]

Macaroni and cheese was also invented in england.."The first modern recipe for macaroni and cheese was included in Elizabeth Raffald's 1770 book, The Experienced English Housekeeper. Raffald's recipe is for a Béchamel sauce with cheddar cheese-a Mornay sauce in French cooking-which is mixed with macaroni, sprinkled with Parmesan, and baked until bubbly and golden."

[@gerbear5346]

As good as macaroni and cheese is if doesn't compare to an authentic traditional Irish Shepard's pie🤤😉

[@yvonnewalesuk8035]

@@gerbear5346 ...or an authentic traditional British shepherd's pie ;-)

[@gerbear5346]

@@yvonnewalesuk8035 don't you mean British "cottage pie" 😉😋😂 we Irish have the patent on Shepard's Pie and remember it's lamb not beef 😉 lol

[@yvonnewalesuk8035]

@@gerbear5346 No, cariad, we Welsh have the patent on anything to do with sheep (we love our sheep very much, as we're often, bluntly, reminded! 😜) and so I claim the rights to British 'shepherd's pie' as opposed to your 'shepards pie' 😇 Yes, indeed, our Welsh Black beef does make a very tasty British 'cottage pie.' You're welcome to share a bit of either, or both. Anyway, Ger, I hope you're looking forward to our two national teams' game at the 2022 6-nations fixture. I believe it's to be in Dublin. Away from home for our boyos, but I'm sure we'll fill them full of dragon-fire with our rendition of 'Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' so that we get another win...like we did this year when they met! 😁😉 Hwyl fawr!

[@jack7388]

You make these videos so fun, youre such a chill dude.

[@kh23797]

Heartfelt thanks to John for clarifying why a shepherd's pie is not a cottage pie. As always, he is the voice of reason.

[@artemis7114]

Your delivery is great, informative, and funny - well done!

[@alphaandliarize]

I watch these videos to help me sleep I like his voice

[@davidcadman4468]

I was expecting you to start out with something like, "And first for Shepherd's pie you need to first catch a shepherd."

[@didiosullivan2196]

Just seen this video and I’m Irish living not far from Dublin and I have to say your take on shepherds pie is spot on 👍☘️🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@yutheflerlim5224]

I'm not crying! You're crying! It's just so beautiful

[@Armfan99]

Chef john could you do a video about cookware and accessories a beginner chef should have around? (like microplanes and all the handy tools novices have no idea about).

[@nilnil7325]

You should check out America's Test Kitchen (on KZbin) if you want to learn more about cookware and appliances. They also teach cooking techniques and explain the science behind cooking and baking.

[@etherdog]

I made this and my wife and I loved it. Had to add a little grass fed ground beef to make up the ingredients, so it was a cottage-ish shepherd's pie, but delicious nonetheless.

[@briang.2218]

You made your wife?

[@keke5545]

Lol

[@sohoyankee66]

Finally someone here in the states who makes it with actual lamb. Everyone here seems to want to use, beef which I thought was called ranchers or cowboy pie. Using lamb makes all the difference in the world. Mmm mmm.

[@pumbar]

It's cottage pie if made with beef.

[@lonnieandreus]

unless you hate lamb

[@pumbar]

Lonnie Andrus If you hate lamb then you're best steering clear of the whole Sheherd's pie debate. It gets bloody.

[@lughfiregod16]

I like mine split with beef/lamb or beef/pork, in a similar way to making meatballs.

[@pumbar]

Jane Murphy I always add fresh chillies to mine and add horseradish sauce to the mash topping. Great stuff.

[@GaryMeres]

Yay! Chef John is simply the best! I love this guy!

[@melissamessmer6544]

I've cooked at least 15 of his recipes everyone has been easy to make and flavors and textures I have never tasted before all delicious I like to brag how many recipes made from all different countries around the world

[@Scary_Sary]

Dubliner!!! Best cheese ever! Chef John just went up in my estimation.

[@01717450740]

I made this today and it was a hit!! Thanks for the recipe!!

[@watchandburn]

Just made this for christmas dinner. Chef John. You son of a bitch. YA SAVED CHRISTMAS.

[@mattgotsskill]

i always have trouble trying to layer the potatoes on the top , so i decided to use a piping bag with a flat nozzle , and it worked wonders

[@punchdrunkatheist]

+mattgotsskill That's interesting, I was having the same problem, and just used a zip-loc with a corner cut off basically the same way, lol.

[@mattgotsskill]

Aardvark ya iv done that before , works perfectly

[@caitlinhanson8631]

But does it end up looking like a sweater?

[@evieaddy9580]

Yes but it's tedious

[@barbararey843]

I love these video's too. It was my nephew's 8th birthday party yesterday speaking with a mom and we discovered we are both fans, I shared this recipe with my Lyft driver. Chef John and Food Wishes are the best. :) Thank you Chef John.

[@tawfiqh2234]

I'm depressed but watching these videos make me feel a little bit better thxs 😃😃😃😃😃

[@4Stanzas]

I just finished making this recipe. After tasting the meat part, I needed to add more salt and pepper and a bit more ketchup to taste. I am, after all, the Stephen Fry of my Shepherd's Pie. My son and I enjoyed firsts and seconds. A very good recipe.

[@evieaddy9580]

Next time skip the ketchup and try HP brown sauce or Lee and Perry's and if you can find any use a stock cube you be surprised how many of us in the UK do that

[@Ookamikage13]

I just want to smack my face against my computer screen in a sad attempt to eat this dish right. Now.

[@TastyBestyKITCHEN]

What a great recipes....ymmm !!!👍👌💐Love you.

[@forgiven212]

I just made 2 pans, lol. One's not baked yet (will bake fresh tomorrow), one's in the oven... my hubby will be so Happy! It's a cold, dreary day in Colorado, so this is perfect! Thank you!

[@mindfield7]

Since it’s getting cold out it’s time to revisit this. I use lamb or beef if the lamb isn’t available. Either is great. I don’t do cayenne unless I’m doing a chili and I don’t do the egg bit. I use whatever potatoes I have. I do admit the golds are easier to work with than the Idahos. With the beef version I add a packet of regular Sazon- which my scotch/irish friend Margaret told me to do and it’s awesome. The cheddar is great, but if you don’t have it- it’s still great. All the best!

[@TheEarthWasOnceGreen]

Love this! It's like the t-rex from Toy Story is teaching me how to cook!

[@pothwariwood2163]

I wear a bib everytime I watch your videos can't help it.

[@spartan1010101]

i need this in my mouth

[@JoleneGov]

That's what she said.

[@spartan1010101]

Joline Starwatcher get out

[@sabin97]

***** that's also what she said!

[@JoleneGov]

***** What's with the attitude? I was just trying to make a joke.

[@spartan1010101]

Jolene Gov my statement is also a joke lol

[@citizenGman]

New comment on an old video. I have made this several times now, best Shepherds pie ever! Got one in the oven now, and i cant wait. Comfort food heaven.

[@ibanstein9612]

I made this for my family, and they couldn't get enough of it. Wow was it good! Thanks Chef...

[@buntik1687]

This is the best Shepherd’s Pie I have ever made! 🥧

[@nathanmeeker6675]

I am Irish. I approve of your seasoning.

[@1986Lynott]

No...you are a fucking moron for telling people this is good !!! Irish my bollicks

[@heyreebee4180]

This video is LOADED with “dad jokes” 😹

[@symbiotesam3562]

I've tried many of his recipes and I've never been disappointed yet. I'm making this one soon.

[@figmo397]

Thank you for sharing a real Irish recipe for Saint Patrick’s Day! I was in Ireland last summer, and nobody served corned beef and cabbage.

[@grahammcfadyenhill9555]

That's a Boston dish, not Irish.

[@gary11able]

Those 800 dislikes are from sheep.

[@maudiepoot1]

made with beef its a cow pie ;)

[@JuanKuzov]

+Cave Lion cottage

[@alveezyischeezy]

Cow pies are something you do NOT wanna eat 😂

[@southernmandave666]

Read you comment and initially thought....shrooms....

[@maudiepoot1]

yep cow pies and shrooms are hand in hand

[@eoin2]

+Cave Lion It's a cottage pie.

[@davidlittle7182]

this is my favourite Irish dish, after Irish Yorkshire Puddings and Irish Haggis

[@darabyrne2515]

yorkshire puddings arent irish buddy its in the name... and we dont eat haggis either thats scottish

[@davidlittle7182]

@@darabyrne2515 *slow clap*

[@averagejoey2000]

I used to not like his voice, but now I know it's just from the joy he takes in cooking

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Thank you! It's nice to revisit a classic weekly dish from my youth, often made from leftovers and whatever's on hand. LOL. We omit the spicy spice and catsup (ketchup). The addition of shredded cheese and egg yolk to the potato mash is an upgrade for the likes of us. My favorite cheese is the Dubliner... excellent!

[@PeninaPoison]

This looks yummy, I can't wait to make it for my family and see what they think :) Only thing I'm changing is I think I'll use beef because for some reason I'm a wimp with lamb, but not beef.

[@spiv]

i made it with half beef half lamb because of what i had available. came out very delicious.

[@PeninaPoison]

Maybe I'll try it that way :)

[@silvermediastudio]

Nina Poizen You're a wimp with lamb? What does that even mean?

[@theRealToaster]

Nina Poizen That's a cottage pie

[@PeninaPoison]

I know :p

[@suzeetaylor8964]

Hahhaha..."...and when it's gone I rish I had more." :))) Very clever! Thank you for this great recipe, I will try it in the near future.

[@lisamcallister6534]

I made this today. Without a doubt the best shepherd's pie I've eaten. The recipe is fantastic!! Thank you!

[@longbow671]

I can’t lie chef. The last 2 times Iv made this (3rd being tonight haha) everyone is so excited there’s definitely no waiting 15 minutes before we dig in!

[@DaGahbageMan]

Someday I'd like to make this with pork, so I can tell my family that I'm serving them Swineherd's Pie.

[@jettydoom]

Or use Bratwurst and call it German Shepherds Pie ? Maybe not

[@nubetube577]

Im irish and we usually serve peas on the side

[@yoyoholck]

nubetube577 maybe your family only does

[@niamhhopkins6368]

nubetube577 no, I think most Irish people do!

[@jules11788]

4:25 "...bubbling around the outside, round the outside, round the outside..."

[@markweinhardt1855]

This looks like a great recipe.. we love shepherd's pie, though we often use a combination of ground turkey (very low fat) and venison (also low fat).. and we just mashed cauliflower for the crust to keep the carbs down. Thanks for sharing this!

[@kezkezooie8595]

This sort of pie was one of the Monday night staples in our family when I was a kid . My mum used to use the leftover roast lamb from our Sunday baked dinner (when I was a kid Australians ate a lot of lamb as it was quite affordable then so leg of lamb was one of the more regular roasts you'd do on a Sunday) rather than raw minced lamb. She'd chop the leftover roast lamb into small pieces but apart from that, it was pretty much this recipe. No cayenne and she used Australian cheddar though. I haven't made a shepherd's or cottage pie for ages and this reminded me of how much I like them. I'll make one or the other soon, I think. They're an easy and tasty meal. Thanks for reminding me of this Chef John! Just a tip: If you like the cheesy baked crust on top (and who doesn't?) go with the rough and rugged pattern as you'll end up with more surface area and it will also be more crisp!

[@bloozedaddy]

another non-traditional tweak I like....baby pearl onions. Oh...and about 4-5 Guinness....just to drink...makes everything better.

[@Emg2463]

"You've more than made up for it by sending us all those policemen".... x-D

[@mts2457]

4:25 aw you didn't do 'around the outside, around the outside'

[@mahmoodbilal3316]

The way you speak is so simplistic. Not that it's a bad thing, in fact it's actually a good thing as what you say is easier to remember.

[@EndorphikaMorphika]

Lol I love all the subtle history lessons in these videos.

[@michw3755]

Shepherd's Pie hails from the UK and Republic of Ireland, it's not just Irish 😕 you'll be making Irish Yorkshire pudding next😜

[@alisonsmith4801]

Aye the Irish will be claiming that next, and we nicked that off them, just like Shepherd's and Cottage pie, same with Cheddar Cheese, theirs again .....not.

[@jaydedjen110]

I use tomato paste in place of ketchup... Blame the Italian in me, I think it tastes better XD

[@hellokittehqueen33]

Yea me too ketchup is a dipping sauce not a seasoning sauce

[@lucashartmann3790]

I made this for my boss and he ate the hole thing!

[@jillkoczent2803]

My mom's version, made with beef, green beans, tomato soup and instant mashed for the top. We always called it "Mom's Special" and everyone in my family loves it!

[@barbaracarlson5018]

Okay, I made this recipe on St. Patrick's Day this year for my husband, who is Irish. It was fabulous!! Will definitely make it again. My husband loved it. He said it was better than his Shepard's Pie. Thank you for putting out this recipe.

[@landshark1215]

Does anyone else think he sounds like John C. Reilly?

[@boeboenl]

Lol at the Irish policemen joke ;)

[@paulaagius8299]

Vesper the same thing as well 0

[@urielmeraz]

Irish you never made that joke 😂

[@istanjim6195]

Man-O-Man do I ever have to try and make this. Chef John makes it all look sooooo easy!

[@bobothepittie5578]

I have made this over 10 times now. It is incredible.