Guinness Cottage Pie
This Guinness Cottage Pie is a rich and hearty comfort food classic made with savory ground beef simmered in a flavorful Guinness stout gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, and baked until golden. It’s the perfect cozy meal for St. Patrick’s Day or any chilly evening.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Potato masher
- Large pot for boiling potatoes
- 9x13 baking dish
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced (optional)
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 ibs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- ½ cup shredded Irish cheddar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender (about 15 minutes).Drain and mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheddar if using. Set aside.
2. Cook the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add onion and carrots and cook about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
3. Brown the Beef
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Build the Sauce
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well.
- Pour in Guinness and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer about 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in frozen peas.
5. Assemble the Pie
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly. Use a fork to create ridges for crispy edges.
6. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
Notes
- Let the pie rest 10 minutes before serving so it sets up nicely.
- Adding a little cheddar cheese to the potatoes gives a delicious golden crust.
- A sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving adds color and freshness.