Beef Shepherd’s Pie with Porter - Beer Institute

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef (organic and grass-fed, if possible)
• 1 onion, peeled and diced
• 1 carrot peeled and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 sprigs thyme, chopped
• ½ cup porter beer
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper