Guinness Shepherds Pie Beef (Print-Friendly Version)
Hearty ground beef with vegetables and Guinness stout, baked under buttery mashed potatoes for a warming main dish.
# Ingredients List:
→ Meat and Vegetables
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450 g lean ground beef
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1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
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1 medium carrot, sliced into 0.6 cm rounds
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2 celery ribs, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
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0.5 teaspoon celery salt
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0.5 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon plain flour
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360 ml Guinness beer or other dark stout
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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160 g frozen peas
→ Mashed Potato Topping
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625 g pre-made mashed potatoes, warmed
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Paprika, for dusting
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
→ Optional Homemade Mash
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450 g russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm pieces
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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120 ml milk
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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If making mashed potatoes from scratch, boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and black pepper until smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add chopped onion, carrot rounds, and diced celery to the beef. Sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
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Incorporate tomato paste, minced garlic, dried thyme, cornstarch or flour, and celery salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute to combine.
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Pour in Guinness beer and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Stir frozen peas into the hot beef mixture. Spoon filling into an approximately 20 x 20 cm baking dish.
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Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the filling, ensuring full coverage. Use a fork to create texture if desired. Sprinkle the surface lightly with paprika.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned and the filling is hot throughout.
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Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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For a richer mash, add extra butter or a splash of cream to the potatoes before mashing.