Shepard’s Pie

Adapted from Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub, Portland, Maine
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup diced onion
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1 cup Guinness Stout
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 1 16-ounce can whole kernel corn
• 2 16-ounce cans creamed corn
• Paprika

Instructions

1. Sauté hamburger, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, oregano, red pepper, stout and salt and pepper until meat is brown. Place sautéed burger mixture in large, shallow casserole dish.
2. Meanwhile, cook potatoes in water. Mash and season with butter, milk, sour cream, chives and salt and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Drain corn, and mix with creamed corn. Layer corn mixture on burger mixture and spread evenly. Layer on mashed potatoes. Sprinkle paprika lightly over top.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes.