Other modern versions even use Cumberland sausage, a regional English pork ... a gravy made from beef stock, redcurrant jelly, and cider. We like to enjoy our shepherd's pie with a glass of ...

Slow cooked beef makes a wonderful filling for pie. Prepare the meat stew ahead and assemble the pie when you’re ready to cook it. Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2. Toss the beef and flour ...

It's called cottage pie when it's filled with beef. It's also the variety of meats that offer a clue to the origins -- sort of. The Irish often use lamb or mutton in their dish, while the English ...