Here is an old recipe that is a little different from Sheppards Pie. Sheppards pie has been passed down through the ages. It originated from the time when the poor sheep herder families didn’t have anything in the pantry but flour and meat.
A meat pie is easily prepared and satisfies the heartiest appetite.
1 tablespoon of milkPreheat the oven to 375 F. in a 10 inch skillet cook the mushrooms, onions, and ground beef over medium/high heat, stirring occasionally until nicely browned (12 to 15 minutes).
Drain off fat. Stir in remaining stroganoff ingredients; cook over medium heat until cream cheese is melted ( 3 to 4 minutes).
In large bowl stir together flour and minced onion, one teaspoon of salt, sugar and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cut in the butter and shortening until crumbly. With a fork, mix in one egg and water until flour is moistened. Divide dough in half; shape into two balls and flatten. Wrap one ball in plastic wrap; refrigerate.
On lightly floured surface roll out other ball into 14 inches square. Place in a 9 inch square baking pan. Trim pastry to ½ inch from the rim of the pan. Fill with stroganoff mixture.
Roll remaining pastry ball into 14 inch square; place over stroganoff mixture. Trim pastry to ½ inch from the rim of the pan. Roll edges of dough under to form a rim inside of pan; crimp or flute the crust.
With a sharp knife, cut an X in each 3 inch square of pastry to decorate 9 squares. In a small bowl stir together 1 egg and milk; brush over pastry.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes; cut into squares.
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