Question: can shepherd's pie be made with beef

Answer: Yes, The recipe has many variations, but the defining ingredients are minced red meat (commonly, ``cottage pie'' refers to beef and ``shepherd's pie'' to lamb), cooked in a gravy or sauce with onions and sometimes other vegetables, such as peas, celery or carrots, and topped with a layer of mashed potato before it is baked. The pie is sometimes also topped with grated cheese to create a layer of melted cheese on top.