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Guinness Cottage Pie

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (or lamb)
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lb potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup milk (or cream)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef (or lamb) over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Add 1 cup diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 cup diced carrots to the skillet.
  3. Create the Sauce: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup Guinness stout, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Add Peas: Toss in 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh) and stir to combine.
  5. Boil the Potatoes: In a large pot, boil 2 lb peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Mash Until Smooth: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk (or cream), 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  7. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 400°F (200°C).
  8. Layer the Filling: Spread the beef filling in an even layer in a baking dish. Top with your mashed potatoes.
  9. Bake It Up: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
  10. Cool Before Serving: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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