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Guinness Beef Cottage Pie

Savory Guinness Beef Cottage Pie for Ultimate Comfort

This Guinness Beef Cottage Pie is a comforting dish filled with tender beef and savory gravy, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds Bottom Round Roast Chuck roast is a great alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Steak Seasoning Use your favorite blend or simply salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be replaced with margarine or omitted
  • 2 cups Carrots Diced
  • 1 cup Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Use dried herbs at half the amount if necessary
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Use dried herbs at half the amount if necessary
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Vegetable broth can be a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Tapioca Powder Cornstarch can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Guinness Replace with another dark beer or an alcohol-free stout
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Or other frozen vegetables of choice
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Dubliner Cheese Cheddar cheese works as a substitute
  • 3-4 cups Mashed Potatoes Homemade is best or use leftovers

Equipment

  • deep skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned bottom round roast pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté diced carrots, onion, and celery for 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Mix beef stock with tapioca powder in a small bowl, then pour into the skillet. Return beef and add Guinness. Stir to combine.
  5. Transfer to the oven and braise for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, half and half, salt, pepper, and Dubliner cheese until creamy.
  7. Pour beef filling into a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top, smoothing with a spatula. Sprinkle more Dubliner cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven, let rest before serving. Garnish with chives or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Guinness Beef Cottage Pie is an experience that brings warmth and smiles to the table.

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