Description
A hearty beef stew topped with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, brown the beef cubes over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and carrots until softened. Stir in tomato paste and thyme.
- Return beef to the pot, add beef broth, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until beef is tender.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Transfer stew to a baking dish, spread mashed potatoes over the top, and bake until potatoes are golden brown.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.