Meat Shepherd’s Pie

Description

Meat Shepherd’s Pie (Empadão de Carne)

🥧 A traditional homemade Portuguese recipe that combines seasoned ground meat with a creamy mashed potato layer and a golden-baked crust. A comforting dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• Ground meat (beef or pork)
• Onion and garlic
• Tomato and white wine
• Olive oil, salt, and pepper
• Mashed potatoes
• Egg yolk for brushing

💡 Fun fact: Empadão traces its origins to medieval pies from the Iberian Peninsula and is enjoyed across Europe, with variations like the English cottage pie and the French hachis parmentier.