Shepherd’s Pie and meat pie are both traditional foods that have been around for a long time. Shepherd’s Pie is a dish that combines ground beef, vegetables, and mashed potatoes in a casserole dish. Meat pies are usually made with ground beef, onions, and spices encased inside a pie crust.
Both dishes are creamy and hearty versions of the same food. Shepherd’s pie is typically seen as English comfort food while meat pies can be found in places like Wales.
These dishes have been served to people from all over the world for generations so it’s not surprising to see them still being enjoyed today.
To help you decide which dish fits your taste buds better, we’re going to compare the two dishes below:
-Shepherd’s pie is a British favorite that can be eaten at any time during the day or year
-Meat pies are typically eaten as an evening meal, or bought from a baker as a lunch treat. Tomato sauce (Ketchup) is the favorite sauce of many with a meat pie.
What is Shepherd’s Pie?
Shepherd’s Pie is a dish that combines ground beef, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. It is typically served with a side of peas or other vegetables which can be mixed in or served on the side.
What is Meat Pie?
Meat pies are generally enjoyed as a lunch food for 1 person. One eaten for dinner however, the pie is a larger family serve. They’re usually made with ground beef, onions, and seasonings encased in a pie crust. The pie crust is often unleavened and does not require resting time.
The Difference Between Shepherd’s Pie and Meat Pie
The primary difference between a shepherds pie and a meat pie is the inclusion of potato in the shepherds pie.
How to Cook and Eat Shepherd’s Pie
There are varying degrees of difficulty in preparing Shepherd’s Pie. It can be made with just about any type of meat, but is traditionally made with ground beef.
The dish is often topped with mashed potatoes to give it more body and it can also have other vegetables mixed in like carrots or peas.
The dish can be eaten at any time during the day or year but some say that the heating process makes the dish taste better in colder months when it needs warming up.
How to Cook and Eat Meat Pie
There are many different recipes for making meat pies, they are generally quite simple to make and bake.
To cook a store bought meat pie, you first need to remove the frozen pie from the box and let it thaw on a countertop. Once cooked, a meat pie should be eaten as soon as possible.
Conclusion
Shepherd’s pie is made with ground beef or lamb, slow-cooked vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Meat pie is made with ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, and herbs. Shepherd’s pie is often topped with mashed potatoes, which are not in meat pie. The filling for meat pie is often more finely minced than in shepherd’s pie. The ingredients in shepherd’s pie are more varied than for meat pie.