A rich meaty sauce topped with soft pillowy potato is the ultimate in comfort food.
We’ve put together our favourite lamb, beef and vegetarian versions.
Looking for more comfort food recipes?
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Tuna ‘shepherd’s’ potato topped pie
Tuna ‘shepherd’s’ potato topped pie
Not strictly a shepherds pie (due to the lack of sheep) but this easy potato-topped pie is simple to make and budget-friendly.
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Shepherd’s pie in your slow cooker
Shepherd’s pie in your slow cooker
This recipe is well worth the wait. Create tender buttery lamb in your slow cooker and top with creamy mash and browned under the grill to finish.
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Vegetable and lentil potato pie
This healthy and tasty vegetable and lentil potato pie is packed full of vitamins and every bit as hearty as a meat based cottage pie. Perfect for a family meat-free Monday meal.
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Bolognese and spinach potato pie
Bolognese and spinach potato pie
Kids will love these bolognese pies topped with cheesy mashed potato.
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Barramundi and potato pie
Australian summer isn’t complete without a variety of seafood on the table. Here, we’ve combined beautiful barramundi fillets and desiree potatoes for a delicious pie that’s bound to please.
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Shepherd’s pie
This is a proper, traditional shepherd’s pie recipe, made with chopped, cooked lamb rather than mince. One of the original waste-not-want-not meals.
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Lamb shank shepherd’s pie
This recipe is also a great way to use up left-over lamb shanks or roast lamb, a truly thrifty dinner.
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Beef bourguignon and potato pie
Beef bourguignon and potato pie
Stay warm this winter with a delicious, hearty beef and mushroom pie topped with fluffy potato.
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Rösti cottage pie
Lovely as creamy mashed potato is, there’s something addictive about the crispy, golden rösti topping of this cottage pie.
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Lentil cottage pie
This vegetarian version of the old British classic is every bit as hearty as its meaty cousin. Lentil cottage pie is the perfect option when you’re after something meat-free, but substantial.
