I think its an awsome recipe, I love that its not time consuming. Since I don't get much time for anything anymore. I love it. Thank you.

I really liked your recipe and my kids loved it. It was simple and easy for a busy family of 4. My son added some jalapeno's to his and really loved it. They want it often and I don't mind. Thanks for sharing. I was a bit upset about the guy with the British recipe but to each his own. I'll stick with this one. Thanks.

Vanessa this is a great recipe for those of us who don't like standing over a hot stove, Thank you for sharing it with us.

Your recipe made my first time cooking sheaperd's pie great. My husband ate over half the dish. It was very tasty thanks.

Hey, Vanessa, maybe in the name of detente, We should dub your Shephards Pie to Cattlemen's Pie. Many of us in the US live in cow country anyway. Remember in the old west, shephards were run off by the cattlemen. I guess that's why so many people prefer beef to lamb. We were raised on it. Your recipe is delicious, by the way and I LOVE cheese on it!

Vanessa, this is definitely a tasty version...Since the one I grew up with varied from this one. And you know what? That's OK! Is there one type of nutcracker or one type of chocolate cake? No!! And that too is OK. Another thing I think Neil overlooked is the fact that while this dish is traditionally "British", to make it in America would be terribly expensive...Lamb might be your everyday, but over here it's beef for us! And you might want to work on your manners as well, ole' chap, they're bloody terrible. Keep posting recipes people, that's the beauty of this site!!!

hey everyone... the most comical part to this whole conversation is it has lasted over 3 months.. unless of course it was from last year and i am just now finding it. LOL Thanks for all the different ideas, Happy Holidays!!

Hi Vanessa. I enjoy 'your' shepherds pie, but...my sweetheart loves it. I never even knew about lamb being an ingredient. I'm USA prime LOL. I've made this many times in the past, lost the recipe and was very happy to find yours. Only difference between my old way and your way is the peas and the corn. Better yet...and best yet says my sweetheart. He's 74 and knows delicious when he tastes it. Thank you very much. It couldn't be any quicker or easier to make and that adds to its wonderfulness :)

Holla!! I love cheese - great recipe!

I think I'm becoming a fan of Niel's! So much love for this simplistic recipe is a bit suspect. None of you could have thought this up without Vanessa? WOW.

I have been making a version of this recipe for over 35 years. Don't care what it is called because all my boys called it was good (although we have always called it Shepherds pie - made with beef)!

I am stunned by the tone of Neil's comment. My stepmother, who is English, makes shepherds pie with hamburger all the time and we all enjoy it. We have also have the "British" version made with lamb and enjoyed that, too.

I think it would have been nice if Neil could have been more inclusive and simply added that he had a more traditional version of shepherds pie that uses lamb.

ok, so Vanessa's recipe is not a true "sheppards Pie", as the Brit's say. But, it is the exact recipe I was looking for, and can't wait to make it. My kids will love it, as will I. And, Lamb, no way will any of us eat it, kids or adults....Vanessa, if you have any more quick, casserole type dishes to prepare that are kid friendly please post. My kids love it casserole style.

I just want you to know that I adapted this recipe for a daycare center that I used to cook for. The kids there, including my own, absolutely loved it and couldn't wait until I would make it again. The other staff also really enjoyed eating it as well.
Who cares if it isn't "traditional" British. I think it is great! Thanks for posting it!!

I make shepherd's pie the same way as Vanessa. If we have a roast the day before and its not all eaten I chop it in the blender and use it as the meat in the pie. And yes sometimes I cheat, and use the instant potato mix. All my kids love it. I will have to try it with the cheeze, for a change...it sounds good.