Shepherd's pie

Shepherd's pie

Also known as cottage pie, but the term Shepherd's pie is more common nowadays. 

A meat pie with mashed potato crust on top. Usually made with beef or lamb.

Place of origin : 

United Kingdom, Ireland.

Recipe :

1 red onion
2 carrots
2 sticks of celery
2 cloves of garlic
a small bunch of fresh rosemary
olive oil
500g good-quality minced lamb
1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
250ml lamb or vegetable stock, preferably organic
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1.5kg Desiree potatoes
100ml semi-skimmed milk
a large knob of butter