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03/12/2012
O I made this tonight with some provisions using hamburger, beef broth and green beans and carrots because i did not have lamb or peas.Used the directions and all other ingredients. It was fabulous and I deal with a 14 yr old critic who asked for seconds, this alone immediately put this into my favorites recipe box. Thanks John, I enjoy your light hearted humor while cooking, thank you for the flavor of food
03/16/2012
I made this last night also using ground beef and it received rave reviews at dinner. I did use beef broth for the liquid since I had to use ground beef. I thoroughly enjoyed it, which is unusual for me. Also, hubby, adult son, and teenage daughter ate it happily-no complaints from anyone! Hurray!! Chef John, I enjoyed watching you prepare it, that helps me when I am trying something for the first time.
03/16/2012
Omg de-lish. Eyeballed ingredents (as we irish do) and it came out perfect. Dubliner cheese works really well w the potatoes. Perfect alternative for those who dont like corned beef.
02/10/2013
I've never had a cottage pie that I liked, they're always too bland, but made this one tonight on a whim, just because CJ hardly ever disappoints. I used ground beef and mixed veg, omitting rosemary and cinnamon, as they seemed more suited to lamb than beef. After tasting the beef mix, I wanted to boost the beefy flavor, so added 2 teaspoons beef base. Perfect flavor! I was worried that the beef mix was too thick, but after baking it was just right. I might add more cheese to the potatoes next time, or even toss some in with the beef. The bones of this recipe are great, producing a perfect pie that holds together but isn't dry at all. It could be easily adapted to other cuisines, using Mexican spices and topping with cornbread, or using soy sauce, Hoisin sauce and wasabi mashed potatoes for Asian flair. Finally, a really, really good gluten-free casserole! Thanks, Chef. And thanks for a new trick to remove oil from ground meat. I'll never try to drain hot oil again!
03/15/2014
This recipe is wonderful. I have no idea how anyone could call it bland - it is a delightful blend of amazing flavors. Everyone absolutely loved it! I changed nothing except I had to substitute half a green pepper for half of the onion because I discovered that I only had half an onion in my fridge. I think it's probably important to be patient when cooking the ground lamb to allow the liquid to evaporate (see the video). The potato topping was to die for - the Dubliner cheese (as opposed to a regular cheddar) added an amazing distinctive flavor. If you use another meat and a different cheese, it's probably still really good, but those changes would turn this recipe into something else completely.
03/22/2012
ugh! way too greasy for my family. I would drain the meat before adding the flour next time. My family doesn't appreciate intense flavors, so I will cut down on all the spices and use a more mild cheddar in the potatoes.
05/01/2012
Great Recipe. I made it exactly to recipe the first time as I always do and saved some customization to my tastes after establishing a baseline. For those of you who made it with beef you ought to try Shepherds pie sometime.
03/20/2012
Excellent! This is truly the traditional shepherds pie. As the allrecipes.com video on this states…Shepherds raised sheep not cow, hence the use of lamb and not beef and the name "Shepherds Pie". I made this exactly as written and it was delicious. I did make a mushroom gravy to go on top. A great one dish meal; for a crowd, or dinner for two with plenty of leftovers!
03/19/2013
This is one of the best Shepard's Pie's I've had in a long time!! Really liked that you could taste the cinnamon. I also added chopped celery and fresh carrots(note be sure to either cut fresh carrots really small or cook them before hand).I also suggest draining some of the grease from the pan after browning the meat. I think my favorite part of this recipe is the Dubliner cheese, it made the potatoes really unique!! Made this for St. Patrick's Day, and I will definately make it again, though my husband told me it better not be a whole year before we have it for dinner again!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!
10/05/2013
Followed all but used Guinness instead of water. Came out amazing. Got fresh Lamb from the local Butcher. I think I'm in love with Chef John.....
03/16/2012
I had to use ground cow meat (not lamb, cowboy pie? Ha!) But it was delicious any way. Perfect recipe, and Chef John is amaizing, great teacher and makes cooking and enjoyable experience. Sorry for my poor English!.
11/25/2014
I love lamb and love this recipe. It makes A LOT though so make sure you have a crowd to feed! It's very filling.
03/18/2012
I made this for St Pattys and overall it was pretty tasty. I used 1 pound of ground beef and one pound of ground lamb. I would suggest cutting the cinnamon as it really took over the dish I thought especially with the inherent nuttiness of the lamb. Despite all of the ingredients i found it a little bland and may go with some cumin next time to give it something extra but overall it was pretty easy to make and the guests I had over went back for seconds.
03/19/2014
Lamb is too expensive, we don't like mutton, so we use beef. With these changes the Shepards Pie is a real hit in our house. I use this dish for pot-luck dinners a lot, and the dish comes home empty every time. I think that says more than anything else. Make it your way and enjoy. That's what it really is.
03/13/2017
My Mom was 1st generation here from Ireland. I grew up eating Shepherd's Pie. Did not ever think that I would find a recipe as good as I was use to. I saw this with the Dubliners cheese in the mashed potatoes and decided to try it. The ONLY substitution I made was using homemade meat broth in place of water as liquid. It was Spectacular!!! Made me wonder if Chef John had a bit of Irish in him. Definitely added to recipe box. Additional note it would be nice if people rated the actual recipes on this site. Do not make several alterations and then give a poor rating because you do not like what you created. Write your own recipe and let us rate what you actually made.
02/15/2013
Wow! This is great! Only sub was chicken broth for water and I went long on the Dubliner cheese too. For onions I like to use Shallots as i love the flavor. Very nicely done, Chef John! All who tried it loved it.
03/17/2012
I made this with the suggested ground lamb, it came out great. It had alot of flavor everyone in the family loved it. I have made Shepherds Pie before but this one by far is one of the best.
07/22/2014
I halved the recipe as it's just the 2 of us, but leftovers would have been very welcome! As a halfer, I used 3 cloves of garlic, cuz why not, a little extra ketchup, and had some mint on hand so chopped a bit of that in. It was so flavorful, I can't imagine how others think it is bland...season to taste!!! I used lamb, not 50/50 beef/lamb, or turkey, just go ahead and try it with the main ingredient-it is worth it! I did drain a bit of fat off after the browning, and used chicken broth instead of water-but that's it!! You are all in for a real treat with this one!
03/19/2014
Delicious! I made it exactly like Chef John did the first time. Second time, I wanted to substitute a stout beer for the water. It intensified the flavors. Yum! The third time, I used Substitute "Low Carb Mashed Cauliflower" for the mashed potato crust. Excellent!
03/17/2014
Awesome. I used ground beef, beef broth instead of water, and old cheddar instead of dubliner cheese. Can't wait to try with lamb!
07/18/2013
I make this often, and I use ground moose. It is by far the best shepherd's pie I've ever had, and it is so good the next day for lunch...assuming my husband doesn't eat it all!
10/22/2012
Wonderful wonderful!!!!!! My daughter just loved this recipe. Added more cheese and beautiful meal.
03/18/2015
Wow! What a great flavor! The only change I made is that I used ground beef instead of lamb. I was a little apprehensive about the different seasonings coming together, but it was definitely a flavor I wouldn't change! I would also suggest using Dubliner® cheese and not an American cheddar...it really does make a difference!
12/04/2012
Cayenne pepper is mentioned in the directions, but not in the ingredients list. How much should I add? To Soccerwidow23, the video talks about draining the meat before adding the flour.
03/26/2015
Works great with Ground beef in place of lamb. Also, instead of adding water to the ground beef mixture, I added a 15 oz. can of beef broth and omitted the salt. Yummy!
04/07/2012
This came out exceptional - I did tweak a little. More rosemary and Garlic in the potato's. I also braised some Lamb tips ( Trader Joe's ) with a little flour and tossed them in and cut back a little on the ground lamb. It gave you Lamb chucks every now and then. I must praise the potatoes with the Cream cheese and Cheddar Cheese, nice touch indeed gave it a real nice texture and they browned so nicely. Good Show !!
03/13/2014
Made this with lean ground beef and added a bit of stout beer to the gravy. We enjoyed it very much!
03/18/2015
great for hungry boys!
01/18/2014
This was beyond good! Made with beef and beef broth but changed nothing else. Friends who are beyond picky ate it and said several times how good it was. This will go in my permanent recipe book. Only changes I wil make when using beef will be to drain grease after browning beef, delete the cinnamon and use 1 tsp of rosemary but everything else is just perfect.
11/26/2012
This was a hit with my family. We used the ground lamb. I am not a cheese eater so we made it without the cheese, just a little extra milk and butter in the potatoes. My husband and daughter then mixed in cheese after it was done. I am thrilled to find a recipe I like. I have always loved shepherd's pie.
03/15/2015
I didn't find the flavors spectacular. There are a lot of ingredients and not sure this was worth the work. Husband loved it, though.
11/14/2014
I intended to make this recipe exactly as directed until I got to the grocery store and realized lamb is $9.99 a pound and this calls for two pounds. [Beware!] Since there are two of us, I cut the entire recipe in half. My grocery (Meijer) doesn't carry frozen peas and carrots, so I had to buy a bag of each. [Beware!] My grocery also doesn't carry the cheese called for in this recipe, so I used the only "Irish" cheese I could find which was aged cheddar. [Beware] I don't have time to shop at multiple groceries or specialty stores. You'd think I would've said "heck with it" at this point, but I proceeded. As I said, I made the recipe EXACTLY as directed (except I cut it in half). It was just okay. A lot of work for an "okay" recipe. I would advise cutting out the cayenne pepper--it's not needed and seems to throw the flavor profile off. I might also use beef broth instead of water to give the gravy a little more flavor. That's my two cents. Sorry, Chef John. Usually I enjoy your recipes.
02/17/2014
Delish! Thank you Chef John for a delicious recipe, we loved it! I used ground turkey and instead of carrots I used organic frozen butternut squash and organic frozen sweet potatoes with the peas. Yum! All the flavors went together very nicely and I will make this again and again.
03/17/2015
Really good! Hubby & I love lamb so this was a fun way to celebrate St. Paddy's Day, having something new to try. The cayenne gave this dish a nice kick. Looking forward to sharing this with others next year.
03/21/2015
My first attempt at homemade Shepherd's Pie was a success! I replaced half the lamb with beef (I was lucky to find lamb as I live in the Southwest and is not usually stocked, my luck may be due to the fact I bought it St. Patrick's day weekend). I also spiced it only using salt and pepper and used beef broth instead of water for a richer gravy. I enjoyed mine with a very cold Guiness! I will make this again! Maybe even as a new tradition for St. Paddy's!
03/17/2013
Delicious! I did do a few things differently to suite my family's tastes...On a side note, I only made a 1/2 batch of this, as a full recipe would've been too much. Well, the grocery store only had a little over 1/2# of lamb (go figure), so I used ground sirloin for the rest of the meat called for. I omitted the cinnamon and rosemary, and added a bit more ketchup and a few shakes of worchestershire sauce. This was so good, that even a few pickier eaters loved it. I will def be using this recipe again! Thanks for sharing. :)
03/17/2015
Look no further for an authentic tasting Shepherd's pie! I lived in Ireland for a year. Although Shepherd's pie is not regularly served in restaurants, it is more of a "family" dish (think American meatloaf or tuna casserole). Made this today with half lamb half beef. Left out the rosemary (glad I did), and subbed cut green beans (pre-cooked to soften) instead of peas because my husband doesn't like peas. Otherwise pretty much followed exactly. The cinnamon is key! The entire family loved it! Will definitely make again!
09/16/2012
OMG!!! Incredible....(my first review) only had 1 lbs of lamb so added extra vegetables- including sauteed crimini mushrooms, love garlic added more. Perfect as is with spices! Dubliner cheese mad a HUGE difference. Just Great!
09/15/2012
This is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
10/31/2012
This is wonderful! I cooked the lamb separately so I could drain off the fat. Went a little heavier on the rosemary and cinnamon, and added sauteed mushrooms along with the veggies. Like other reviewers, I didn't know how much cayenne to add, so I made it a small sprinkle. It's pretty with a light sprinkle of chives and paprika as garnishes. I made this the day before and let the flavors blend overnight. It was perfect!
09/23/2012
I made this recipe back in March. I know, I know! It's the end of September!! It's almost October. It starts to get chilly in WNY. This is the time of year where I look for meals to make in the oven. This way I can take the chill off of the house without turning on the furnace. Anyway ... I LOVE this!!! I've never had it before. So, I didn't change much. I used mixed frozen veggies, regular ole potatoes, rosemary from my cupboard and regular sharp cheddar because that's what I had on hand. Although I love Irish cheese, it just wasn't handy. The only thing I added was a dash (a whack on the back of the jar type dash) of curry. For some reason, for me, curry goes with lamb. My husband and I loved it!!! My kids are older and are starting to appreciate the "stronger" flavored foods such as lamb. They liked it as well. I dunno if they would have liked it ten years ago. But, I'm living in the now and will definitely make it again.
01/20/2013
I LOVE lamb and cannot digest any cow products (meat or dairy). I have always used lamb as my mum was English and made shepherd's pie that way. Tonight I didn't have any potatoes so I used sweet potatoes (yams) & carrots but still followed Chef John's recipe. It was amazing!!!
03/17/2015
We made it tonight for St Patrick's Day. Lamb is expensive! I will make it again but I'll probably use ground pork. The meat mixture is tasty and a little sweet. I've never cooked with rutabagas before. They turned such a lovely yellow. The colors were beautiful. The potato topping was sharp and rich. Altogether, yummy! Changing out the meat would make it affordable for most budgets.
03/16/2015
I made this 3 times. it is so yummy!
04/04/2014
I tried this recipe with ground beef and followed the recipe as stated above. The only problem was that it was too liquidy. I think maybe because beef renders more fat than lamb?? Anyhow, it was still delicious! Next time I make it, I will drain the beef before adding the rest of the ingredients.
03/17/2013
It was ok, not great. Will make again with the following changes: ground beef, beef stock instead of water, tomato sauce instead of ketchup, no cinnamon, less rosemary. More cheese inside of potatoes and lots on top before baking.
08/29/2014
AMAZING!! first time making shepherd's pie for my irish husband and it was a hit! i will definately make this again, maybe just use a little less cinnamon next time. the cinnamon gives a great different flavor- like a secret ingredient- but it was a little too much for us
12/12/2014
I made this tonight and the family lived it! Even the 2 year old asked more. I will made this again. I added a small tub of ricotta cheese to the mashed potatoes made them even creamier.
03/19/2013
This was delicious! Because ground lamb was very expensive, I used one pound of ground lamb and one pound of ground beef (instead of two pounds of lamb). Next time, I will not add so much water to the meat mixture because it was a little "soupy." Also, since I adde dth ewhole block of Dubliner cheese (shredded), the potatoes were a bit thick to spread, so I would add more milk. But, overall, easy to make and very tasty!
07/12/2014
Though I liked it and it was fun to make and put all the ingredients together, it just didn't come up to the flavor I was expecting. I used 1# ground lamb and 1# ground beef. Otherwise followed the recipe as written. For us it was good, but not great. Maybe it was in the Irish Cheese...we just did not care for it and seemed to give the potatoes an odd taste. But, that is purely our tastebuds.
03/20/2013
I made this for St. Pattys day and served it to people who have never had lamb. Everyone LOVED it! My hubby and I finished it for dinner last night and it was just as good. This will be a favorite in my family from now on. Absolutely fabulous!!!
01/26/2014
Had to make some revisions as my market did not have Dubliner cheese or lamb. Used ground round and brick cheese, and used beef broth instead of just water. It was wonderful! Next time I will try another market and try half lamb and half beef.
11/10/2014
Incredible! I didn't have lamb so used lean ground beef and it was perfect. My husband took one taste and mumbled 'keeper' . Now THAT is a compliment! I can't imagine using instant mashed, the Yukon gold potatoes are the only way to go. Thank you so much! I've been looking for something new to put in the rotation and I don't need to look any further.
03/17/2013
Delicious! I watched the video and then made the recipe. I used ground turkey and low sodium chicken stock for the liquid. The rosemary went very well with the turkey. I forgot to add the ketchup, but I don't feel like it was missed. I only had extra old white cheddar, but that worked too. Definitely a keeper! I will try it with the lamb one day when I have it.
03/14/2015
This is the first shepherd's pie I've ever made and this recipe was followed almost to the letter. The filling was made as directed except I used beef instead of lamb and beef broth instead of water. It seemed to need more flavor (I love flavor!) and it was a little too runny. Perhaps I could add more ketchup, less broth, and some other spices to play around with the flavors next time. For the mashed potatoes, I used red potatoes. They were boiled with garlic and salt. I melted 2 TBSP butter and 3 oz of cream cheese together, adding cashew milk to thin out a bit while still leaving it thick and creamy. Potatoes and creamy sauce were blended in a mixer. Cayenne pepper was added along with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Forgot to add the cheese before starting to spread on top of the filling...oops! Will definitely add that next time! I will be playing around with the filling flavors, but it's a start.
03/19/2014
It's delicious!
11/20/2012
So delicious! I love shepherd's pie, and especially loved the homemade gravy in this one.. and the potatoes. Perfect and yummy. It was even great for leftovers.
10/27/2014
Really, really, really good! I subbed the lamb out for ground Italian sausage and oh man, yum! The potatoes alone are to die for and reminded me of the inside of a pierogie. It was a big hit in our household and I'll definitely be making it again!
01/17/2015
By mistake I bought ground lamb instead of beef-but it wasn't a mistake making this recipe!!! Oh so good !!! And so easy to make...nice on a cold Saturday night eating in front of our fireplace! Try it!
01/05/2013
Made this dish 4 time and every one loved it Will be making it a lot more It's a big hit
01/04/2013
Whole family liked this even though I used 2.5lbs venison (no need to worry about fat!). I might cut back a bit on the cinnamon, and i used fresh carrots which I cooked w/ onion and meat. Also used sharp yellow cheddar (dubliner would def be better tho), and leftover mashed potatoes since i had it on-hand; I added cheese and cayenne to them, no cream cheese or butter due to high level of whipping cream and butter already present. A bit soupier than i would of liked, but maybe that was me not timing the thickening time. Hint: if your pan looks full like mine was, put a roll pan under it..it will bubble over. I will definitely make again!
11/16/2014
So good ! Added a bit of Worcestershire to meat.
03/21/2014
Just so so. Not much flavor imo.
03/08/2015
Way too much water which make it really soupy. Next time I just not follow this to the t
08/26/2014
I thought the meat was a bit bland & greasy. I will make this again, next time I will heavy up on the seasoning and drain the meat prior to adding the water.
06/16/2014
I followed the recipe as directed but added some Montreal seasoning, ketchup and pepper after tasting it. Too bland, and I am not sure why I can't find a pie recipe with layers of flavor. I am not sure how to fix this, maybe use beef broth instead of water? I really liked the potato topping. koriander
04/07/2013
In a word....AMAZING! my family loved this pie. I will make it again and again and again!
04/09/2012
I had leftover leg of lamb from easter dinner. So I diced that up. The other thing i changed was adding the "thin mushroom gravy leftovers" to the quantity of water. Still added all the spices called for in the recipe. "This was a wonderful meal". Will make again with either ground beef or lamb.
03/13/2014
it was excellent,everybody loved it,will make it again this st. patty's day.
09/08/2016
I was had friends over for dinner a couple of weeks ago and wanted a one dish meal, that I could partially prepare a bit ahead of time (the meat mixture), so I could spend time with company instead of the kitchen. I followed Chef John's recipe with only some minor changes, using frozen corn and carrots, rice flour as a thickener (as one guest was gluten intolerant), and substituting 1/2 the water with broth. I was able to get the meat portion of the recipe done, and start the potatoes just when folks arrived. In addition to the Irish cheddar, butter, and cream cheese, I also added a clove of minced garlic simmered in 1/2 cup of light cream to the potatoes. This recipe is easy, delicious, and everyone loved it!
04/16/2016
Excellent! This makes a delicious and huge Shepherds Pie. Chef John always leads! I had 2 pounds ground lamb from my supermarket (just asked the butcher) and went totally Irish with Irish butter, Irish cheese, Irish Guinness beer instead of water for an amazing result Wow!!
09/03/2016
I love Dubliner sliced with crackers or just by itself w/ a glass of wine. Putting it into the potatoes knocked this recipe outta the ball park! This is the Shepherd's Pie recipe I've been looking for. I only made a 1/2 recipe for 2 people. The cinnamon is a must! I followed the recipe using the same ingredients, with minor changes because I had to: used small cut up leftover leg of lamb from last night's dinner, cut the rosemary to 1/2 tsp (all I had) and used about 1/2 tsp of ground thyme; using the fresh diced carrots, I threw them into the potato boiling water to cook for about 5 minutes then mixed them in with the frozen peas, etc. - I didn't have frozen carrots and this worked great. All in all 5+ stars. This has the flavors I've been searching for in Shepherd's Pie - my hubby's favorite! I'll bump up the spices I was short on next time, but probablly not by much. Thanks, Chef!
10/01/2013
Nice change from the Corned Beef & Cabbage for traditional St Patty's day :)
01/27/2015
Made this recipe exactly as written the first time and thought it was delicious. Very flavorful and filling. The second time I made it, I adjusted it just a little for my taste and it was even better (for me). Instead of ketchup I used Sriracha sauce, and used Guinness for half of the water. Definitely in my rotation, but I will try it with other meats as the lamb was expensive. I'm also going to add some garlic to the mashed potatoes; helps keep the vampires away.
10/18/2012
Was really excited to try this, but ended up being very disapointed. Made exactly as recipe stated but when I tasted it before adding the potatoes it had no real flavor. Ended up adding more ketchup, worcestershire, balsamic vinegar and spices to achieve a satisfying result. I also felt that the cream cheese made the potatoes a little rubbery in texture. Guess it's not bad as a starting point.
03/27/2012
This recipe was devine! I think the cinnamon and the fresh rosemary are what make this dish a stand-out. I used ground buffalo because that's what I had in the freezer, but next time I'll try the lamb. The Irish cheese, cream cheese and egg yolk make the topping really special and alllow for that lovely browning of the top of the pie.
11/11/2014
My husband said this was the best shepherds pie I made so far! I used ground beef and cheddar cheese and added some corn, otherwise I followed the recipe.
04/11/2016
This was great! We raise sheep and needed to be more creative with how we eat it. (My husband LOVES lamb, I think its OK, not a fan of the gamey taste) This was so good and not gamey with all the other ingredients. I will make it again!
05/27/2015
When the recipe is followed exactly, the meat mixture is actually pretty mild tasting, and lacking flavor. We fixed it up by doubling the seasoning, adding chicken broth and as a last ditch effort to boost the flavor, my boyfriend dropped a curry cube into it. As for the potatoes, I LOVED the cayenne pepper in it, giving them a surprise kick! I would make this again, but with my own modifications. also I would double the mashed potatoes, since they provided a very thin layer.
11/02/2014
So so very good. I used milk instead of water. And I added 1tsp of beef broth concentrate as some had recommended. I also used hamburger and omitted the cinnamon. This was a hit with my husband and the kids. Will definitely be making this agai
03/17/2013
The whole pan was gone in a day! I really didn't taste much of the cinnamon so maybe a pinch more of that next time. I mixed the cream cheese and the Dubliner cheese in with the potatoes but I think next time instead of mixing the Dubliner in, I will shred it fresh and raw on the top when it comes out of the oven. I think that will give it more of a kick with the cheese.
03/15/2014
Bland!!!!
03/22/2015
I made this recipe today and completely fell in love with it. I followed the comments and used beef broth instead of water. I actually used a pound of ground chicken and ground beef since my husband actually used the 2nd pound of ground beef. It was so delicious that I ate more than I should have. I will definitely be making this again!
09/10/2014
I halved the recipe and used ground beef instead of lamb. I'm sure it's even better with the lamb. My husband, who is a picky eater, really enjoyed this dish. It's a keeper!
03/12/2014
This is a fantastic recipe! Very versatile, easy to make, and makes a great meal! Thanks, Chef John!
03/17/2012
This recipe was phenomenal! i used ground beef because I don't eat babies and 2c. chicken broth in place of the water. It came out exactly like the video. The Dubliner cheese really makes it. YUUUUM!
03/20/2012
This is pretty good - I enjoyed making it, but it wasn't loved by my husband. That might be because it was lamb, and I generally make Shepherds' pie with ground beef. However, I enjoyed it I just didn't think it was spectacular.
01/28/2014
Every one liked it & it served all 7 of us. Took longer to prepare then we thought it would so will allow more time in future. No changes on the potatoes but with the meat we used hamburger seasoned with the onions, salt, pepper, 21 season, katsup & garlic & used beef broth. Changed the veggies to green beans & corn. Jan 2014
11/18/2014
My only substitutions from the recipe which I find absolutely brilliant, the recipe not bragging about my substitutions??, were tomato paste Doppio instead of ketchup and sour cream instead of cream cheese to add into the mashed potatoes – that's my personal mashed potatoes recipe thing. I also added some chives into the mashed potatoes cause Thats how my grandma taught me to make them?. This is a great recipe, absolutely authentic and a real crowdpleaser. five stars for sure?
12/21/2012
OH my gosh this was so good. I actually split the recipe into two different ones. I have a step daughter that doesn't eat red meat. For hers I used turkey and added a bit more butter. For ours I spit it between ground lamb and turkey. It was so good.
03/17/2016
This was an excellent recipe for my first time traditional irish dish. Since my fiancee is half Irish I thought it would be a good idea to make an irish dish for St Patrick's Day in honor of his heritage and in remembrance of his veteran father. I added mushrooms for a little twist, used lamb shank chunks instead of ground lamb and instead of peas and carrots...I used mixed vegetables. Delightful dish that we enjoyed on our candlelit romantic dinner.
03/18/2012
It was wonderful it was the first time I made shepherds pie. I thought it was time consuming to made as you have a lot going on at one time, however my husband and daughter loved it and I have enough for another meal.Next time I will use all beef,I use 1/2 beef1/2 lamb I do not like lamb.
03/19/2014
Great recipe and FINALLY a shepherd's pie with lamb. I've never seen a shepherd herding cows. It's 9:30 in the morning still this recipe made me drool. I skipped the cream cheese, there's enough fat in the potatoes without it and the taste doesn't suffer without it either.
05/07/2012
wouldnt change a thing. husband and i both loved it. great as leftovers as well.
09/21/2014
This is a great recipe. I made a few changes. I only had 1 pound of lamb on hand, so I reduced the other ingredients slightly. For the meat mixture, I added ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika to the regular paprika, and I used fresh carrots and frozen peas. I also added some chopped canned tomatoes, added some worcestershire sauce, and replaced the water with homemade stock. For the mashed potatoes, the only change I made was using garlic chive cream cheese, which was the only one I had left. I loved the addition of the cinnamon, it took the flavor to a whole new level. I've tried many shepherd's pie recipes, and this will be the one I'll stick with from now on. Even my son, who usually is not crazy about shepherd's pie, devoured this one.
01/15/2017
Followed this recipe to a "t." Think it was the cinnamon that wrecked it for us. Plus, it needed something else to make the flavors pop. If I ever attempt to make this recipe again, I'd use beef broth and stewed tomatoes instead of water. Maybe add some parsley, thyme, and oregano to the meat mixture. Very disappointed in this recipe, which is unusual. Chef John rarely fails to please the taste buds with his recipes. This one, however, just did not pass the test.
03/17/2014
I just made this recipe for a St. Patrick's Day party and it got rave reviews! Honestly this was the best Shepherd's Pie I have ever eaten. I followed the directions almost exactly. My local grocer did not have ground lamb so I used ground beef instead and followed the rest of the recipe as written and it was delicious! The entire tray was eaten in only a few minutes, thanks Chef John this is a keeper!
03/03/2014
I made this last night using beef which was all I had in my refrigerator. It turned out so great! My husband loved it and took the leftovers to work for his lunch. it really is easy to follow and the meat mixture is so fragrant and tasty I really loved it. I added a dash of chili powder to the meat mixture just to give it some bite and what can I say - they gobbled it all up!
10/26/2019
This was delightful, tasty, and such a wonderful dinner. Easy enough to do, and I look forward to cooking it again. Everybody in the house loved it.
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220519/irish-shepherds-pie/
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