Perfect Shepherd's/Cottage Pie That Anyone Can Make 

Right my bad I forgot to mention that lamb is traditional for shepherds pie. But I have incredibly good news for you though, feel free to switch the beef for lamb if you want a truly traditional shepherds pie. Thank u, papa love u.

I came for the "if it's beef it's called cottage pie" comments, and I am not disappointed.

Josh uses beef in shepherd's pie The viewers : *looks like papa is getting the spanking this time*

As a recovering alcoholic, thank you!!! Tired of hearing, "Just use the wine you have for deglazing." Good lookin' out 👍

I already cooked it twice, my wife & I can confirm: it's delicious 😋 And note for everyone: add the meat just before the frozen peas (the audio instruction missed it!).

A wise Scottish chef once said “ Its Cottage Pie!”

If Gordon Ramsay gets angry at restaurants for serving cottage pie and advertising it as shepherd's pie, I'll get angry at papa for doing the same

Thank you for giving a non alcoholic alternative! I enjoy cooking with alcohol but for times when I run out or don't have time to get more knowing what else you can use with every day pantry items is great! So that's very appreciated! Great recipe gonna give this one a swing today! Can't wait to taste!

I didn’t think I would love this THIS much! Omg it hits the spot on a snowy day. Thank you josh! I’ll never go back to boring corn, mash and meat Shepard’s pie ever again!

Cottage or Shepherd's pies are just great comfort food, Always serve with a stout and a shot of whiskey. Ps: They freeze well in individual servings if you bulk prep.

"This pie is different. It's savoury" The UK begins to scream

Was my mom ripping me off all those years? This is the first I’ve heard of cheese on top of the potato layer!!!!

Cooked this last night and it was absolutely delicious. I definitely had an amazing nap afterward. Thanks for sharing!!

That looks like a delicious cottage pie, but it's not a shepherd's pie unless it has lamb!

"I want to make this recipe easiest as possible" -starts mincing meat

Got the chance to try your recipe today! It was absolutely delicious! I did have to go without the gruyere, unfortunately, as I can't justify spending $10+ on a small block of it (also skipped on the red wine), but even without it, it was great! Thanks for all these wonderful recipes! They're so helpful for home cooking!

Don’t know why this video hasn’t gotten as much love as the others. By far one of my favorite recipes from papa. So 🔥

Josh: beef. Me: ThAtS a COtTaGe PiE

One of my absolute favourite dishes to make! Love seeing your spin on it!

I am so excited to try ALL of your recipes! It's incredible how much I love EVERY SINGLE DISH you've made! Can't thank you enough for sharing. Getting started today with Shepherds Pie! The hubby's going to love it! 💗🤤

Josh, isn't this cottage pie Shepherd's pie is made with lamb

*Watches as the collective British Isles recoil in horror at Cottage Pie being described as Shepherd's pie"

Mmmm😋 I just sent this video to my husband. He loves cooking 🧑‍🍳 Thank you 🙏🏼 stay safe out there and healthy

Let me start by saying that I absolutely LOVE this dish and I’ve made it at least 4 or 5 times down to the last detail as Josh instructs here in the video, but make sure you free up your schedule for this one. I started the mise en place at 4:00pm and it’s now 7pm and we’re waiting for the cheese to brown. As I said, GREAT RECIPE, just make sure you got free time.

"easiest version ever..." "simply get out your meat grinder" lol

Over time, I've learned to take phrases such as "easiest" or "anyone can make" with a pinch of salt, when they come from Papa Josh

I made this today for St.Patrick’s day 2021, it was absolutely superb. And I learned a better way to brown beef!! Thank you so much! 😁

2:29 "so it's a cottage pie not a Shepard's pie. Because the shepard stands for the: sheep." -Gordon Ramsay

Gordon: "that´s a Cottage Pie you Donut!¨

Thank you Josh, I finally can make a good filling meal while taking care of my 500 sheep.

Made this last night for my family of 7.. obviously I had to make about 3 times the amount and switch up a few ingredients... but it was a huge hit! Everyone had seconds and said it was the best they ever tasted! Will make again!

Hi from India !! Just tried this recipe and it was just brilliant. I'm not even a regular cook. Received quite a lot of high praise from my family members !! Thank you very much !!!

me: thats a beautiful shepherds pie me after reading the comments: *its cottage pie*

Cottage pie: Beef Shepherd’s pie: Lamb Sincerely UK

I love your whole vibe. Plz don't doubt yourself you have such a delightful sense of creativity

Hi Josh! I made this recipe for supper tonight and it was a huge hit! Thanks for sharing, I’ll be following your Thanksgiving video but for Christmas next week.

"shepherd's pie" everyone: you have chosen..death

fun fact, in brazil we call this recipe "escondidinho" or little hidden in english

I made your cottage pie last night! Fun to make, and it was delicious!!! My wife loved it!

You‘re the man. I grew up in restaurants. We had three luncheonette in Belmar, NJ. Black board specials everyday, under five dollars. It was insane! Worked as a line cook for at least 5 years. Spinned pizzas for years. I’m a teacher now. Thanks for reminding me of my true passion; cooking and feeding.

Isn’t this “technically” cottage pie since its beef and not lamb

One more British person chiming in- this is cottage pie

OMG!!! You have bought a whole new meaning to Shepard’s Pie, sooo proud of Papa, you have it buddy!!! Soooo goooood!! Thank you!!

I made this for dinner today and it turned out great and made the house smell like a restaurant. It’s not often that I follow an American or British recipe from the internet and it turns out tasty (because measurements/ingredients can be different here in Germany or maybe I’m just not the best cook lmao) but this was delicious! Thanks for posting this :)

Josh : '' when you think of pie you think apple, cherry or pecan''. Me : *my entire life has been chicken pot pie*

If you think about it a potato ricer is really just a T H I C C Y B O I garlic press

I made this last night. My normal cottage pie is super boring. This was a great recipe and way to up the flavor. Thank you!

Super easy and the taste is amazing! Thank you, papa!!

This is cottage pie! Shepherds pie is effectively the same thing but with lamb mince, not beef. Great video tho!

Josh: Shepherd's pie Everyone in the comments: It's a cottage pie!

Made it 2 days ago, and MAN ! So freaking good ! The red wine with the beef-bacon meat, holy crap 🤩 I put mozzarella in the mashed potatoes for extra stringiness 😎

Just made this tonight. Amazing. Will use a bigger pot to cook things next time. Love the channel. Now I have to get back to washing a ton of pots and pans. But that is a theme for every dish I make.

Who’s gonna tell papa that Shepard’s pie has to have lamb in it? That be a cottage pie, dear.

everyone here talking about him using beef instead of lamb while I'm wondering when he added the mince meat back in the pot.

Cottage pie was one of the first things my mum taught me to make growing up 🥰

hi! I am a fairly new subscriber but I really appreciate the fact that you cook food from other cultures. I am from Romania (you probably haven't heard of it before) and It would make my day if you would make Romanian food. we have a wide range of recipes, like sarmale, papanasi, ciorba and many more!

I'm so proud of this comment section. They're all correct Joshy boy, you've made cottage pie, not shepherd's pie. Shepherd's herd sheep, not cows!

I don’t care about the meat, it looks delicious

Just started watching this man a couple of weeks ago and I am officially crushing. ♥️You are SO funny and detail oriented.

Good Recipie to follow. Takes some time, but tastes extraordinary. Whole family liked it and all got second helpings. Highly recommended.

Not enough people appreciating Papa’s “peas de resistance” pun

*Makes a cottage pie and calls it a shepherds pie* Comments section: "YA DUN GOOFD" **Angry Gordon Ramsay noises in the distance**

This is the best Cottage pie I've ever made. And I've made cottage pie dozens of times. Thank you Papa

I made this shepherds pie (minor modifications, ie: who the F has creme fraiche at home? Gordon Ramsay maybe) and honestly I'd give it an 9/10. It was quite delicious! The filling was exceptional but personally i'd add 1/2 cup of corn in there too, just a little bit of a sweeter pop than peas and adds a nice colour. I found that gruyere finely grated into the mash gave it this richness that milk and butter can't immitate, absolutely wonderful! I like the meat and potato taste of shepherds pie and the cheese ontop, in prticular the parm, was a little overwhelming but if you love parm then follow this recipe exactly as in the video. Tips for others making this. Start prep and cooking about 1.5-2 hours before you want to eat. It's a lot of chopping and multitasking and the 20 minute rest totally makes a difference. It's still warm and comforting but holds together much better! If you don't grind your own meat (Papa please forgive) just use kitchen sheers, not a knife, to cut that bacon up very finely before mixing it into the beef. I had to ask specifically for gruyere at the grocer, it had a creamy and mild salty flavour kinda like swiss cheese if you can't find at your grocer. This is the perfect cheese for finely grating into your mash! Not exactly a week night meal but definitely on my short list for weekend dinners with fam and friends. FYI: Josh, the recipe on your website calls for parm in the mash not gruyere. Thanks so much for helping us make this beauty of a dish!

I'm waiting for Josh's comment about the comments saying what he made is a Cottage Pie and not Shepherd's 🤔

Two tips: a) always dry the potatoes after mashing them on low heat for about 1-2 minutes or until perfectly dry. Only then you can add the butter or milk. b) Never mix frozen stuff before washing them. Washing them with warm water will remove the icy aroma of frozen food in your meal. Nice video

I like what you did! Will try it your way since there are a lot of various ways! Thanks.

I'm by far a fan of your videos! This time you dropped the ball.

Literally every video including a potato ricer: “Link will be in the description” 2-3 years later and still no potato ricer link. Papa, why.

"Tis a fine cottage pie, but sure it is no Shepard pie, English" "D'oh-eth!"

I am not skilled in the kitchen by any means and this guy made me look like a chef when I made this for a party of 13 at a birthday getaway. Just an amazing content creator who is an even better cook!!! Deserves every subscriber he has

I made this for my Dad tonight and it is DELICIOUS!!! Thank you, Papa!

I love how he added a little bit of potatoes to that salt

This is like making a chicken burger and calling it a beef burger.

Just followed your recipe and I’m eating it right now it’s pretty fuccing delicious thank you for all of your advice I tried for first time and it came out correct

Made this for my husband and I and it was sooo good! 😁

This isn’t a Shepard’s pie... Shepards herd sheep.. hence it’s like ‘sheep-herd’ - what you have made is ‘Cottage Pie’ 🙂

So this is Cottage Pie not Shepherd's Pie. Shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb or mutton

So, I just made this, at it's pretty amazing. I had to make a few substitutions, like dried herbs and smoked gouda instead of gruyere....but this one is a keeper. Thanks dude. Also, fun drinking game....take a drink of beer every time Josh says 'Nice" in this video. Don't do shots, or you'll wake up on the floor of the kitchen the next morning with a half finished cottage pie sitting on your counter.

Made it last night, Josh. Was fantastic. Thank you!

Josh: My goal is to make this as easy as possible. Also Josh: "So, here's how you grind your own meat mince..." 🤣😂

im actually so early the views are in single digits. Good morning man.

This gentleman right here makes for a fantastic food blogger. Excellent resource for learning as well as entertainment! Kudos brotha!

I made this for my father and he extremely enjoyed it thank you for this recipes I had to make some adjustments but I was able to make deliciously well

I usually make my shepherd's pie with leftover mashed potatoes, and I'll take advantage of them being cold to sort of crumble them on top. All the peaks and valleys really help a lot with how cwispy the top gets.

UK user here, that's a cottage pie (beef). It's only a shepherds pie if it has lamb.

my son absolutely loves your channel :)he has requested your new shirt lol we are having this tomorrow !! i just happen to have the lamb and we are going the stock & vinegar route. thanks for an awesome recipe. keep 'em coming!

I made this, it's very nice and I will be making it again, thanks for the recipe

Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb. Cottage Pie is made with beef...

This is almost the exact recipe I use when making Shepard's pie! Your potatoes look much better though, I'll have to get a potato ricer. Shepard's pie is the 👌 dish for the cold months, love the videos!

In Brazil we have a dish that has a very simmilar preparation but the ingredients are somewhat different: we used mashed cassava instead of potatoes, our filling is made with beef jerky and onions and we use grated cheese curds on top. Also, we add a healthy amount of "manteiga de garrafa" (clarified butter) on top before eating.

fabulous... will make this week!! For Christmas Day! Great video!

So you made cottage pie. Shepherd's pie is made with Lamb mince.

I know this changes things a bit but my family really likes it when I put a layer of puff pastry at the bottom of the pan with a thick layer of ducel aka dried out mushroom & hazelnut puree. It stops the shepherd's pie from being too wet but not losing its moisture

So many "'um actually' people" here. Looks like a great recipe regardless. Thanks for posting it.

Made it and loved the recipe, thanks Josh

And by anyone he means anyone with tons of special and expensive equipment. Classic Josh

Josh: uses beef in "shepherd's pie" The entire comment section: so you have chosen death

Super thoughtful of you to add a non-alcoholic version... respect 🌹

My mom has been making this for years and from day 1 she’s called it Shepard’s pie and used beef lol. So thanks for putting it in the title.