On 2017-10-06 5:49 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 06 Oct 2017 02:35:09p, told us...

> I've seen many UK recipes that call for peas and/or carrots and/or
> swedes. Probably why so many home cooks have their own version of
> this dish, both with or without the veggies.
>
> I've also seen recipes that only contain the meat, onon, and mashed
> potatoes.
>
> I guess it's cook's choice. :-)

The English side of my family always added the vegetables. It was a
complete meal on its own, but usually served with a salad. It was
always made with beef and called Shepherds Pie. I have done it with
ground beef and with lamb and with ground lamb, but this cook chooses
veggies.