Guinness Shepherd's Pie For Two

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion, chopped (roughly 1/2 cup, small
  • 3 Potatoes, peeled and chopped (roughly 2 cups, small
  • 1 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 2 cups Vegetable medley, frozen

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Beef broth

• Condiments

  • 3/4 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Milk

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 cup Guinness beer

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped (roughly 1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce (one 6-ounce can)
• 2 cups frozen vegetable medley, thawed (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans)*
• 1/2 cup Guinness beer
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 3 small potatoes, peeled and chopped (roughly 2 cups)
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the potatoes. Let this heat up while you cook the meat mixture.
• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned. Drain off the grease.
• Add the tomato sauce and vegetables. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the Guinness, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Boil until the liquid has reduced by half and thickened, roughly 10 minutes.
• Add the broth and bring back to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture is thick and glossy.
• Meanwhile while the mixture is cooking in step 5, preheat the oven to 350F. Have two mini casserole dishes ready**
• By now the water from step 1 should be boiling. Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes or until soft but not mushy. Drain and cool. Mash the potatoes either by hand or with a mixer. Add the butter, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add more salt if needed.
• Once the mixture is done cooking and the potatoes are mashed, divide the meat mixture between the two dishes. Top with mashed potatoes then top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.