how to make SHEPHERD'S PIE (cottage pie)

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[@terrythechocolateorange3246]

Okay okay okay! So i watched this recipe this morning and I was salivating so I decided to make it today! I'm a vegetarian so I made a few swaps like green lentils instead of the meat and OMG - hand down THE BEST Sheppard's pie I have ever eaten in my life!! You sir are amazing, it was so beautiful and rich and just cosy and happy and I am so so happy I discovered your channel! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Can't wait to make all of your other recipes 😍😍😍😍😍

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[@Andy-pu2iv]

OK. A Brit here. Love the way you made the distinction between shepherds and cottage. Spot on. This is one of my favourite meals, either with lamb or beef. BUT (you knew there was a but) sweetcorn has no place here. Other than that, nothing but glowing praise for you my friend. I'm learning so much from you since I found your channel a few months ago. I've always known that cooking food is one of the greatest shows of love.

[@MegaDringus]

I'm from the US and the corn seemed out of place to me as well. I just made a cottage pie today, made a proper mince with red wine and all. Only peas here for added veg.

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[@megasupremeopus]

Made this yesterday. Followed the recipe perfectly and it was AWESOME. My buddy's 15 year old that won't touch anything with veggies in it ate two servings. Thank you so much! Love this channel.

[@cynthiagarrison5082]

Thanks. I'm glad you made this and commented on it. You watch these cooking videos but never know what the food really tastes like!!! 👍

[@lindahrushanyk83]

I made this for dinner last night and I thought it was delicious. It reminded me of being at a Pub. The pie had so much flavor, the Guinness, the thyme and rosemary. The seasonings were perfect. Thank you for sharing another great recipe. I look forward to trying more of your recipes.

[@dermotdoyle8575]

Another great vid bro. As an Irishman I condone this recipe. (apart from the sweetcorn) Its a dish created out of necessity by subsistence farmers or tenant farmers growing what they could to get by, at its basic its just beef/lamb/venison with whatever root veg you could grow topped with mashed potatoes.

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you’re the sweetest. this looks like a really good way to cheer everyone up: the unity of food. peace and love from me to you, dude

[@kathleenryan1371]

This was so good I made it again for my kids and grandkids. But my son came up with an idea for shepherds pie stuffed baked potatoes, so I baked the potatoes and scooped out the skin filled with the meat mixture and topped with the mash and cheese and baked like that. We all loved it!

[@sethglenn9022]

Ok, so I made this last night, and it was absolute heaven on a plate. If anyone hasn't made this yet you are missing out. I substituted dark beer for smaller amount of IPA and more stock. Truly phenomenal recipe.

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[@chaoticprogress]

I'm from the UK. Whilst the UK doesn't have the best dishes in general, or that many... this is an absolute killer and easy to customise... a lot of people just make it traditional but I add spices, beef stock, all kinds of stuff to enrichen the flavour of the beef mince and my god... it can be one of the most delicious things you ever eat. Also super easy to sneak a lot of veg and goodness in

[@stevehaddon151]

As fellow persin from the UK I'm not sure what planet you live on but your entire statement is utter BS!

[@stevenbreidt2967]

Wholly wow I can't believe how good this is and I just made it. I did use dried spices instead of fresh Rosemary and thyme. I added a pinch of chipotle pepper spice and smoked paprika. Love your message, and love your recipes, and love the love you send out in each video

[@mtran7759]

I absolutely adore the Kobe tradition you pulled in the beginning, NEVER STOP DOING IT. This is actually a shepherd's pie recipe I'm going to try, I've searched far and wide for one with corn and this is it. Thank you!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Right?? I love the corn in it too! I’m debating on whether to leave the peas in or not though - not the biggest fan of them.

[@rossbee82]

Probably the most sound advice I’ve ever found on the internet. Thank you. Recipe looks great too.

[@s.m.g3992]

I made this yesterday, and after making the bolognese and the chili several times it was simple to execute. I've been buying cottage pies from an English restaurant in town for the last year and decided to make it myself. It's awesome! I didn't add the egg yolk to the potatoes as my son is allergic to eggs, and I'll probably use red wine instead of Guinness next time just to see how it tastes. Overall, this recipe is a home run!

[@SamuelButts]

in england we dont put sweetcorn, thats a good idea though, but i think it probably works best with the beef than with a shepherds pie, also i think using the stout to deglaze is also a good idea, usually we would use wine or beef stock. i grew up on home made shepherds pies and cottage pies and i think a lot of brits my age did too, its an all time classic. Also something to look into is fish pie, very similar dish with white fish, sometimes prawns, sometimes some smoked fish in a white sauce topped with a creamy mash and finished in the oven, my mum always made it with a mix of cod and smoked haddock. now i'm all grown up i have a new appreciation for the expertise that my mum knocked out classic dishes like this on week nights and always had it ready promptly for dinner. I recommend the wine, then you can wash it down with a glass of the same wine, that works really well.

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Love you for the kobe intro bro. Respect.

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That “Kobe” intro was heartfelt

[@KaTiA19890901]

I spent my teenage years living in UK 🇬🇧, and this brings me some of the best memories!!! Thank you so much! I will DEFINITELY be cooking this soon

[@wanderingstar2717]

I had this growing up - my mum also made the beef mincemeat version too. It was my favourite meal AND we always called it "shepherd's pie". So I'm not changing that now. Coming from the north of England it was pretty indigenous there - so I think you might be overstating the Irish roots. Of course I'm certain you get great shepherd's there too! Your version sounds great - will try on this New Year's Eve and report back. You add more condiments and add cheese and a yolk to the mash, which I'm very interested to try.

[@locke5954]

Thank you Steve for explaining the difference between shepherds pie and cottage pie. I'm a brit who lives in America and not a lot of people understand the origins of this dish.

[@natashac7040]

I’m actually having the hardest few weeks of my marriage/pregnancy. Watching this video really opened up to me and pushed me to distract myself from all the problems and negativity I’m dealing with. I really needed this I feel like you are talking to me. 💝

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Sorry to hear you’re having a hard time! I know the feeling. Cooking always helps!

[@bizzmpp]

I think I was a big fan of the channel before this, but something about this episode made me love the channel. I used this recpie, and adapted it to be a vegitarian versions with lentels and mushrooms as my wife had a doctor asking her to eat less meat at the time. The pandemic was full on shortly after this and I took time to really get good at cooking, largely based on your videos. Now I'm starting to cook again after spending a couple of years going hard on a small business which is now in the place where I can take one day a week to work from home and enjoy cooking while I do so, and this is the recpie I am going to make for my wife tomorrow. Thank you my friend.

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[@marybarcenas8929]

I made it last night and it came out more than delicious!!! Me and my husband enjoyed it so much. I'm so glad I did the same as you. I actually made enough for 3 batches. Yeeeeeiiiiii!!!!!

[@schloppyjalopy4327]

Im an Irish man in Ireland, this is a fancy shepherds pie 😂 we wouldn't be putting the Guinness in but it's common for a restaurant to do it

[@etherdog]

#ForkDon'tLie Shout out for Kerrygold cheddar and butter! Got rid of my TV 10 years ago, radio 4 years ago, quit newsfeeds 3 years ago, and then got serious in the kitchen. My mental health has never been better, so Steve, your advice is spot on.

[@Jimmy2times90]

I'm British, looks spot on, although the sweetcorn is a bit weird, no one does that, also I prefer a nice heavy-bodied red wine, like a malbec or cabernet sauvignon to deglaze and add depth to the mince. Beef stock with beef (Cottage pie), Chicken stock with lamb (Shepards Pie).

[@jerryoshea3116]

I think the difference is cultural and preference.. Corn is big in the US,but it also depends on which State ur in..U have 50 States In a massive country,and each one may possibly have their own take on cooking certain staples.. But u were right about the wine,a more traditional approach,and probably employed in North Cali,wine country..

[@cynthiaredalen4254]

I made this last night, i started at 4pm and it was done at 8. Cooking the meat took forever to build up that crust but it was worth the wait. Thanks

[@ZIOMY03]

I made this for my family and it was AHHHHHMAZING! Thank You for this

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

Feeding others is my favourite! Super awesome comfort food recipe!

[@jeremybilotti2965]

Will you do a video similar to the pantry video, but for your fridge/freezer?

[@slizzynguyenner6442]

Interesting watching this today - 3yrs later. Thank you for all you do

[@bethwiegand2957]

Your cottage pie is just like my mom's...she always said ' sorry, it's cottage pie ' we loved it. When thing's were better money wise we still asked for it...Mom was our best!!!

[@jamesmcgee1351]

Just made this and turned out amazing!... just switched and used green beans instead of peas.

[@louisepetrilli6130]

Looks great, in Canada Quebec actually it is made with veal pork and beef cream corn and regular canned corn mashed potatoes and no cheese,like you say eve one has it’s own recipe,with lots of butter in the potatoes, like your version will definitely try It is really comfort food Thanks👋🇨🇦❤️

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@NOT ANOTHER COOKING SHOW 15:38 into the video is TRUTH. Feeding yourself and others good food brings emotional detox for me too. Well done sir!

[@txikitofandango]

I didn't know about this video! I just made the pie the way you would've made it based on your other videos. Spot on!

[@GrillinWithDad]

Another winner! I have some leftover brisket and now I know what I’ll do with it.

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

I think a way you can improve it (though it will take some more time) is to let the pie filling cool down before spreading the mash over it. You can put the filling in the baking dish, fill your sink up with a couple inches of water and rest the dish on there maybe with some ice cubes in the water to rapdily disperse the heat. Once cooled and firmed you can spread the mash over the beef without the mash pushing into the mixture to sort of sharpen the separation between the two during cooking so you avoid the mash blending into the beef so the beef becomes grainy and the mash soggy. This is even the sort of thing you can prepare the day before, leave in the fridge and shove into the oven the next day for a quick meal with no effort.

[@ruftime]

Thank you Stephen! Food is Love❤️

[@markeasterwood1187]

This is the first video I've seen from things channel. Dude seems like a good guy, I'll keep watching.

[@ProwessBeats]

I've made cottage pie a bunch of times but this recipe looks stellar, will have to try. Thank you.

[@Whitebloominglotus]

Just made this but with turkey and parsnips instead of potatoes. It was very yummy!! Thank you.

[@annbate6770]

Made this for dinner tonight. It was the best shepherds pie, I’ve ever eaten. Thank you so much for the recipe

[@kathleenryan1371]

Making this right now! Except I made colcannon potatoes instead of just mashed. I had the colcannon potatoes on St. Patty's day, so I remembered how much I loved them and wanted to use it for shepherds pie. Omg....SO delish! Thanks for your awesome recipes and videos.

[@SamuelButts]

thats a superb idea!

[@christinas4528]

Had an English vegetarian boyfriend who was obsessed with Pub food. Made Cottage pie with minced MUSHROOMS, and shallots instead of meat. Dredge the mushrooms with flour, saute' in butter with the shallots, add the usual stuff. Really complex flavor.

[@mlee8548]

wow, just what i needed today. Hate Less, Cook More. thank you for this all-time comfort food. keep cooking. awesome channel!

[@gilligun29]

Absolutely incredible video. You always hear critics say, where is this ingredient. Or no corn in cottage pie. I tell those people, you do you. This looks amazing and I will be sure to make it this coming week with St. Patrick's day coming. Thanks for sharing!

[@Phantom-Eye]

I have been getting ready to make my own version of cottage pie. After seeing yours i am going to simulate your version with my changes.

[@BritishTeaLover]

Something for people to try if they want to make a fancier version, is adding a bit of redcurrant jelly/jam, and then sprinkling a bit of herb breadcrumbs on top of the potatoes for a difference in texture. Tesco do this in the ones they make, and it's seriously good.

[@xSal101x]

Keep on keepin’ on, man. Your videos are a source of inspiration, and they brighten a gloomy month. Thank you.

[@WillWatches]

As a Brit this looks great! Not sure on the Sweetcorn in there tho, I’ve never seen that before

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Trying to get those veggies in

[@maxiuxoxo]

I’m also against the sweetcorn haha

[@peterbutler39]

@@maxiuxoxo Yep me too, never used Guiness in a cottage pie either. Looks great though.

[@jenisharai8252]

I used to get sweetcorn in mine during school dinners, it was probably just the school trying to get more veg into our diet but it wasn’t bad! I enjoyed it

[@edwnx0]

That's how we make it in Québec, Canada. Look up "pâté chinois", which means "Chinese pie" in French. It's called like that because it was originally made as cheap food for the railway workers.

[@primedirective00]

There's such a relatable human element tied into the food made in your videos. It makes cooking approachable for people without experience and enjoyable regardless of skill level. I love that you don't even edit out some of the mistakes (the onion crying face was amazing haha) you just roll with it without skipping a beat. I hope some day you land a show akin to a modernized version of Mr Rogers or The Joy of Painting because it would be great entertainment. Thanks for the work!

[@michaelnvrd7296]

Ive never heard of the dimple cleaner until today, wonderful.

[@Susanna958]

I made this last night and it was amazing. I will still make my own recipe when I'm feeling lazy, because its good and its easy, but this will be my first choice.

[@nxnw66]

Made this last night and it was delicious. Definitely, not my mother's Shepherd's pie! I used red wine instead of stout so it was more like a bolognese, but it still worked.

[@jameshendersoniii9053]

Love the show. I'm a home cook and watching verifies I think I know what I'm doing. Technique might be different, but it gets the job done. Go Giants!!

[@bkm2797]

Looks delicious and with Winter just a couple of months away, I’m ready. Love the way you cook Stephen and your outlook on life. Thank you for another tasty recipe.👍✨

[@TahitiaRose]

The intro! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marsh3825]

TahitiaRose so good! Absolutely nailed it.

[@kovarogers9974]

Oh wow!! I haven’t made shepherds pie in years. And I absolutely agree, it’s a very comforting dish. I’ll have to make this with winter quickly approaching. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Madmax-zc2gk]

Seriously…I’ve found myself watching Chef Stephens videos…and damn-near nothing else….and it’s easy to see why… simple, informative, specific and thoughtful… amazing stuff… and the food just looks TO DIE FOR…. 5 stars my man…well done…. You’ve done your family name well…

[@AutumnBaby004]

I made this for St Patty’s Day and everyone devoured it!!!! Absolutely amazing 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@cheekiestheart5082]

No offence intended, but this comment just makes me really sad. Someone making a “Shepherds Pie” (no, it’s a Cottage Pie😤) for “St Patty’s Day” (really, NO, it’s St Paddy’s Day😤)🤬🤬🤬 That said, I hope you had a wonderful meal & a lovely day.

[@edithortiz1220]

I just have to say: thank you. I don't need therapy, I feel calm after watching you cook.

[@pcb462]

Glad you covered this, took me forever to figure out how to get the meat “savory”. I determined Worcestershire sauce and/or dry mustard was key. My niece and nephews love this! Def will be incorporating most of your technique. 💜

[@Phantom-Eye]

I really like your style. I cook much like you. The die hard Irish commenters just don't understand that all recipes are a variant of the original. Cook on!!!!🧆🍻🍽

[@liamlynch9359]

When making cottage pie, try using port over wine or beer, I also suggest finishing under grill to add a some crispy bits to top of potatoes

[@danm8004]

Big props for actually knowing the difference.

[@BrysonKeenan]

Great job. As a Scots-born Aussie of Scots-Irish descent, I don’t care that you call it Shepherd’s Pie. My dad used to say that shepherds tended their sheep, they didn’t eat them, so it’s fine to use beef mince ;). The corn is of course an abomination, but, guess what, we don’t have to put it in our own pie, so let’s not complain...! Only one criticism: they are not ‘dimples’ you are cleaning with the peeler, they are ‘eyes’... ;)

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

I know the corn is frowned upon! But if you enjoy my show at all and respect my opinion, you’d try it for me. In America, a secret Summer treat is fresh corn on the cob that you cut the corn off the cob and mix it into mashed potatoes and it is one of the best things ever. That’s why I had them. They add a sweeter pop to it than just the peas. I think it goes perfectly with the dish. I’d love do hear your thoughts

[@BrysonKeenan]

@@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW Thanks for responding to my comment man! Love your channel! To the matter at hand: I reserve my right not to have corn, but will defend your right to have it! ;) If you reread my comment, I have said as much... ;)

[@yvangnutov8114]

Grew up on this , not as good as that , adding the corm is very French Canadian goes very with the potatoes , thank you will try this for sure

[@bentaylor1255]

I can’t get enough of this channel. Keep doing you man, I’ll just keep enjoying the delicious meals I steal off ya.

[@annastinehammersdottir1290]

Awesomeness my brother. Uplift the world with love and food.

[@Paul-bw6eo]

Just finished my 3rd batch of this greatrecipe,this one is for St. Patrick’s day.Thankyou! 🇨🇦🍀👍

[@rushboy1971]

The difficult part is always the "putting the mash on top of an almost-liquid layer" - I think you mastered it Steve!

[@elizabethhunley4020]

Just put it in a piping bag (or a ziplock with a corner cut off) and pipe it on!

[@pyro3rg]

Let it sit for awhile and the liquid will thicken, makes it way easier.

[@79jwhite]

You can put your mince into your baking dish and pop it in the fridge until sets. It's going to heat through in your bake. Cheers!

[@timhead6474]

Love your message in spreading that love of feeding others. Excited to make this recipe soon. Great job man!

[@smedgirl1]

I make Shephers pie all the time and its delish. I know corn is not traditional but sometimes I do use it...I say do what you like! I use Guinness in stew sometimes so I'm think I will give this a try. It looks amazing and always really enjoy the music and your personal style.

[@emrmch]

As an Irish person I can say shepherds/cottage pie is popular here, but it’s definitely not an Irish dish. Pretty sure its English. Guinness definitely wouldn’t be used (although does sound delish) and it’d be just the worcestershire sauce and maybe brown sauce/beef stock.

[@Mike_5]

Great recipe and video really inspires people to get cooking this tasty dish

[@elyssacalderon8738]

Just made this. Holy moly. It was phenomenal. Thank you!

[@ambertheanxious]

Cottage pie is so underrated in America. I make a vegan version and it is out of this world. I’m thinkin I’ll take some points from yours and add to my recipe!

[@COOKINGFROMTHELOFT]

The absolute ultimate comfort food!!!

[@marisaveilleux8533]

Found you channel recently and I’m soooo glad I did. You’ve got a unique vibe and I haven’t found many new cooking channels in a while. Anyway, I think you explain how I feel about cooking so well. People don’t understand why I like to make dishes that take so much time, prep, steps, etc. But it’s because I love it and it makes me happy! My favorite hobby by a long shot. Much love 🤘🏻

[@joe-e-geo]

Dude - I love you. Thanks. Your approach to a cooking channel is very close to what I've imagined doing. I never would have done it anyway, and if I did - you would still be better than me at it. So, cool. You're not focusing on the actual recipe so much as you are on the concepts of the dish. And the occasional reminders of when to go nuts and when not to, when to be precise and when not to. For this dish, the detail of the fact that the mashed potatoes are only a part of the overall thing, so keep them stiffer than you would and not so stand-alone perfect as you would, is key.

[@dens3096]

You are such a good boy ! I love how you cook! I love cooking myself! ♥️

[@ShesAnIntrovert]

Luv your videos! I definitely will be trying this dish out, I luv shepherds pie since I was little and my grandmother made it. Hated cooking growing up, didn’t fall in love w/ cooking till I was married w/ children. Now they’re grown, so cook for my family and friends!!

[@JackGarside]

I just made this and it was bloody delicious, that lamb mince is next level!

[@vivianhallmark5996]

Cooking this now! You are the BEST ❤️

[@laurynobrien6963]

I love this so much! The recipe, the sentiment... it is very inspiring to watch you do what you love. KOBE!!!!

[@jaimebrown662]

This dish actually originates from Scotland/Northern England. Turnip should be used instead of sweetcorn, other than that it's all good.

[@yellowrosek2146]

Jaime Brown ......In New Zealand we use the meat leftover from the ‘Sunday lamb roast’.......never beef mince...just not the same!!!

[@strand195]

Yellowrose Kiwi that’s very traditional and the way it was done originally back in England

[@yellowrosek2146]

strand195 Both sets of my Grandparents are Scottish, so very traditional....’waste not want not’ types. Still making butter etc. Came to New Zealand for a new life and never went back, loved it too much here.

[@strand195]

Yellowrose Kiwi 👍 my mate left Sweden for NZ and has never looked back either! I’m yet to visit

[@offal]

No not this recipie the scots used pastry on the top..sheperds pie is Irish and cottage is English. you don`t really have cottages in scotland, well you don`t call them cottages, but and bens i believe.

[@THEFOODDEE]

Sheppard pie is one of my favs

[@smsmsmsmsmsm9091]

From a Brit ...leave the meat filling to cool and set firm before adding potatoes on top. Much easier to put together and stays more separate when you bake it.

[@mikelavigne1370]

Easily my favourite cooking content, keep it up. Much love from Canada.

[@joananna4807]

I’m wondering what happened around the time of making this video, seeing that I am viewing it years later.

[@kennethwu115]

One of the best comfort foods. 😍

[@laurencheung886]

You're so inspiring ❤x it's been a difficult time but watching this gave me a great comfort! I feel the same when I'm baking 😊 just focus on making me & the people around me happy x thanks for the video and the recipe, will be trying it out at some point next week! ❤ stay strong, stay happy & stay healthy. X

[@iillidge]

I wanna go home and make this. Thanks for sharing.