Description
This Guinness Cottage Pie is a hearty and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food! A rich and savory beef filling with a hint of Guinness is topped with creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or leaner)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces Guinness beer (or beef broth)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare for Cooking: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Start cooking potatoes (see Mashed Potatoes instructions below) while preparing the meat filling.
- Make Meat Filling: In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add butter and garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in flour, then add Guinness, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and thyme. Add frozen peas and carrots. Remove from heat.
- Make Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with heavy cream or milk until smooth. Stir in butter, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat filling in the skillet. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- To prevent spills, place a sheet of foil on the lower oven rack to catch any drips.
- Guinness beer can be substituted with beef broth.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the meat filling to a 2-quart baking dish before topping with mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
