Dry Stout Shepherd'S Pie

• 1 1/2 pounds organic ground beef 80/20
• 1 (1lb) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 2 packets of dry brown gravy mix
• 1 medium onion
• Olive oil
• 2 bottles Dry Stout
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 pounds baking potatoes
• 1/4- 1/2 cup milk
• 1 stick butter
• Salt and pepper

1. Potato Topping
2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender.
3. Drain completely and place back in pot so all of the water evaporates.
4. In a medium mixing bowl add butter and potatoes.
5. Mash until smooth, while adding the milk for a medium consistency.
6. Add salt and pepper.
7. Meat
8. Cook and drain ground beef.
9. Place drained beef back in skillet and add 1 bottle of Dry Stout. Guinness was used in original recipe.
10. Cook until beer has almost cooked out.
11. Add tomato paste to meat
12. In a medium sauce pan, prepare the gravy according to package directions, using beer for half the liquid called for.
13. Pour gravy into meat mixture. And cook all together until you get a nice thick gravy.
14. Vegetable Filling
15. In medium skillet with olive oil saute onions until soft and translucent.
16. Add mixed vegetables to the onions and cook until warm throughout.
17. In a 2 quart baking dish, add meat as bottom layer, next add vegetables, and then add the mashed potatoes. Top with shredded cheese. Cook at 375u0b0 for about 20 minutes, or until cheese in nice and bubbly.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/dry-stout-shepherds-pie-50127260 (may not work)