Wholesome, hearty Shepherd’s Pie

The ingredients used to make Shepherd’s Pie. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

JUST do an Internet search on Shepherd’s Pie and you will be inundated with numerous recipes.

For the uninitiated, this is not your typical “pie” with a shortcrust pastry base. Instead, the humble potato is the backbone for the hearty meat filling in this dish described as wholesome, tasty and comforting. More importantly, it is affordable to make.