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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marrow bone and the oysters are both optional in this pie, but they’re definitely worth adding for a full, hearty flavour. Save time by using a pressure cooker if you have one. Cut the beef shin ...