Shepherd's pie

Cottage pie is a savory dish consisting of minced meat topped with a layer of mashed potato and baked. It is a type of meat pie, and the term is used in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The dish is similar to shepherd's pie, which traditionally uses lamb or mutton, whereas cottage pie uses beef. The name "cottage pie" is believed to have originated from the fact that it was a traditional dish of the working class, who lived in cottages. In Hebrew, the dish is known as פאי כפרי (Pai Kfarí). In French, it is called hachis Parmentier, named after Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, a French agronomist who promoted the potato in Europe. The dish is also known as pastel de carne in Portuguese and pastel de carne in Spanish, although these terms can also refer to other types of meat pies. Cottage pie is typically served as a main course, often accompanied by vegetables or a side salad.