2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. Flour
1 large onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
4 carrots, diced
1 bottle Guinness Stout
2 TBSP. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp. Thyme, dried
1 tsp. Rosemary, dried
1 tsp. Garlic powder
2 TBSP. tomato paste.
1 cup frozen peas
4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch dice
1/4 cup butter
Milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well and beat with electric mixer. Add butter and beat again. Slowly pour in enough milk while beating to turn potatoes light and fluffy. Set aside.
Put Guinness in a saucepan and simmer until in has reduced by half. Add broth, all seasonings, and tomato paste.
Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in a bit of olive oil until softened. Remove from pan and fry ground beef until browned.chopping up well. Sprinkle flour over meat and stir. Stir in sautéed vegetables.
Pour in sauce mixture and mix well.
You can either pour meat mixture in a large casserole or just leave it in the skillet. Place mashed potatoes over the meat mixture and spread around to cover the top.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake another 15 to 20 minutes.
Eat up!
