Whats the difference between cottage pie and shepherds pie?
Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie are very similar. Shepherd’s Pie is made from lamb whereas Cottage Pie uses beef. COTTAGE PIE 1 onion 1 carrot 1 tablespoon of oil 500 grams / 1 lb of beef mince 2 tablespoons of flour 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce (ketchup) ½ to 1 tablespoon of Worcester sauce (Lee & Perins) ½ cup of peas ½ cup of corn kernels (optional) 1 bouquet garni or a small bunch of herbs chopped finely and one whole bay leaf ¾ to 1 cup of beef stock 3 to 4 large potatoes 1 tablespoon of butter salt and pepper Peel and chop the onion and carrot finely. Heat the oil in a large frypan or saucepan, add the onion and cook until the onion is clear or translucent. Add the minced beef and sauté using a wooden spoon break up the mince so it is nice and fine. When the mince is thoroughly browned stir through the flour and cook for one minute. Add the tomato sauce, Worcester sauce, finely chopped carrot, peas, corn and herbs. Stir thoroughly to combine. Gradually add the stock and bring to t
