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Cathy Bray on 11.5.2016
What a simple, delicious classic recipe…… I LOVED it! Thank you so much! this is going in our keeper file. 
rkatzer on 3.5.2012
oh. my. goodness. This is the best recipe for shepherd’s pie I’ve ever tasted. I’ve made it about 3 or 4 times already this winter, and it is now in our winter dinner rotation! Thanks for sharing!!
Jessica Kantola on 1.5.2012
This is a tight little recipe. My whole family enjoyed it – fairly predictable since hubby loves Shepherd’s Pie. I did use ground Angus beef and – after reading all the comments on this recipe – posted on Facebook that I was making “Cottage Pie” for dinner. That got a lot of questions and, in my seeking to explain, I found that Cowherders Pie made a bit more sense than “Cottage,” albeit a less appetizing mental image.
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Susan on 12.11.2011
Once had a lady from England complain to me that it couldn’t be Shepherd’s Pie without lamb. Kind of snooty, I might add. My response to her was that as an American of Scottish descent – my family used what was readily available to them here to make their favorite comfort food – and that was beef. So, Shepherd’s Pie it remains – at least in my house.
jamieblizzard on 11.29.2011
I just now saw this recipie and to throw another name into the mix, we called this meal ‘Chinese Pie’ growing up in Northern Maine. I asked my mother where the name came from and she had absolutely no clue. No matter what the name is, this is one delicious and simple meal. Great for cooler weather.
cookbookqueen on 2.26.2011
I agree. Who cares what it is called? In the US, the terms “cottage pie” and “shepherd’s pie” are used interchangeably – both by famous chefs and by the general public. If ground beef “shepherd’s pie” is good enough for Martha Stewart, it’s good enough for me! (BTW, cottages don’t herd cows either.)
Thanks for sharing your recipe. It looks great!
vlmarston on 1.12.2011
Who cares what it’s called? Sounds yummy and comforting during this cold weather! Will try this weekend!
Kristi on 1.12.2011
I remember my grandmother making this once, years ago. She used white rice on the bottom first! I’ve been wanting to make it lately. Thanks for the recipe!