Shepherd Pie
In the world of food, there are a number of dishes for which every family has its own recipe. Included among these is the classic shepherd鈥檚 pie. While the dish originated in the northern part of the British Isles, it鈥檚 a classic staple in Maine. Depending on where you are in the state, some call it 鈥渃ottage pie.鈥 Essentially, it鈥檚 made out of ground meat as a base with a thick layer of mashed potato on top in a casserole dish. Most recipes use creamed corn in between, while some argue that peas are the superior second layer. (Aarons S.)
Shepherd Pie 鈥 Cooking Down East
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can creamed corn
- 4 or 5 medium-sized potatoes
Directions
Pare and cook potatoes in salted water鈥攎ash and season as for any mashed potatoes. In the meantime, cook hamburger in a small amount of fat in a frypan until it turns brown鈥攕eason with salt and pepper.
Turn cooked hamburger into 1-1/2 quart casserole. Spread creamed corn all over the hamburger. Season corn. Top with mashed potato. Bake at 350 degrees [Fahrenheit (175 Celsius)], for 30 minutes. Serves 4.