Name: Shepherd's Pie Stew
Prep time: PT-481121H33M23S
Cook time: PT-481121H33M23S
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 cup diced celery; About 4 cups (or 3 medium) diced potatoes; 1 lb. ground beef or venison; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 cup dark beer (like a porter or stout, preferably Guinness); 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (only use if using venison); 4 cups unsalted beef stock (or broth); About 10 dashes Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground, dried sage; 1 (10 oz.) package Classic Mixed Vegetables (frozen peas, carrots & corn)

Description

Shepherd’s Pie Stew embodies the rich, comforting essence of the traditional Shepherd’s Pie in a delectable soup form. Ideal for cold weather, this stew is a complete meal packed with flavorful vegetables and seasoned ground meat. It’s an innovative twist on a classic, offering all the familiar tastes in a heartwarming soup that’s sure to satisfy any appetite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 cup diced celery
About 4 cups (or 3 medium) diced potatoes
1 lb. ground beef or venison
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 cup dark beer (like a porter or stout, preferably Guinness)
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (only use if using venison)
4 cups unsalted beef stock (or broth)
About 10 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. ground, dried sage
1 (10 oz.) package Classic Mixed Vegetables (frozen peas, carrots & corn)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables and Meat Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, celery, and potatoes. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
Step 2: Brown the Meat Add the ground meat to the pot and let it brown for about 8 minutes, ensuring to crumble it as it cooks.
Step 3: Incorporate Flavor Enhancers Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 4: Deglaze with Beer Pour in the beer and apple cider vinegar (if using venison), allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce for about 3 minutes.
Step 5: Simmer the Stew Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dried sage. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a low simmer. Cover partially and allow the stew to simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or even a few hours if times allows, until potatoes are soft.
Step 6: Add the Final Touches Just before serving, stir in the frozen mixed vegetables. Remove the pot from heat after the vegetables warm through.

Prep Time: Approx. 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour