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Cooked alternative to ploughman's lunch? (9,3)

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shepherds pie

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(Other definitions for shepherds pie that I've seen before include "Mince and mashed potato dish" , "Lamb and potato dish" , "lunch" , "Minced meat topped with mashed potato" , "Mashed potato and minced meat, baked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Times.
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