Description
This hearty Guinness Cottage Pie is a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic shepherd’s pie. A savory meat filling infused with Guinness stout and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this Irish-inspired dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the meat filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 pound ground beef (or lamb)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the mashed potato topping:
- 2 pounds potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and flour; pour in Guinness and beef broth. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened. Stir in peas.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, create texture with a fork, sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Substitute beef broth if Guinness is not available.
- For a crispy top, broil for the last few minutes.
- This dish freezes well for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
