Description
This Mash Topped Beef & Guinness Pie brings together tender chunks of beef in a rich, savory gravy topped with buttery mashed potatoes, baked until golden and bubbling. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for cozy dinners or Sunday family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds diced beef chuck
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup non-alcoholic dark stout or malt drink
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the beef in batches. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic. Add tomato paste and flour, then pour in the stock and stout. Return the beef, add thyme, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir in peas at the end.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the beef mixture into the baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top, raking with a fork for texture.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Finishing Touches: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with a side salad or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use leftover mash to save time.
- Add shredded cheese to the topping for extra flavor.
- Freeze extra portions for later meals.
- Try sweet potato mash for a colorful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef pie, mashed potato topping, Guinness pie, comfort food, cottage pie