Easy Stout Shepherd's Pie

An easy Stout Shepherd's Pie using prepared mashed potatoes but would be just as delicious with homemade mashed potatoes.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings Servings

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups chopped asparagus
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 lb ground beef
2 cups dark stout beer such as Guinness
¼ cup cold water
1 tbsp cornstarch
6 cups mashed potatoes or 2-24 oz containers of store bought prepared mashed potatoes
cooking spray

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Preheat oven to 400º F. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the onions and carrots and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Add the asparagus and garlic and stir to combine. Remove vegetables to a bowl.
Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package directions.
Heat skillet again and add the ground beef and brown completely. Discard all fat and return to stove top. Add the beer and cook on high until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl or glass measure, add the cold water and cornstarch and stir to combine. Add to meat mixture and cook on high until the sauce thickens and starts to bubble. Turn off the heat and add the vegetables and stir to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish and top with the prepared mashed potatoes. Bake for 40 minutes at 400º F. Remove and serve immediately.