Beef Pot Pie With Mashed Potato Crust Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Pot Pie With Mashed Potato Crust

• Stew Meat
• All Purpose Flour
• Olive Oil
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped onions
• Dry Red Wine
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste (plus 1/4 tsp in wine mixture)
• Dried Marjoram
• Dried Thyme
• 2 lbs potatoes, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter, salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Beef Pot Pie With Mashed Potato Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Prepare a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
3. Season 1.5 lbs beef stew meat generously with salt and pepper. Dredge in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Brown the beef in 2-3 batches, adding more oil as needed. Remove to the prepared baking dish with a slotted spoon.
6. Add 1 cup chopped carrots and 1 cup chopped onions to the baking dish.
7. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup dry red wine, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8. Pour the wine mixture over the beef and vegetables in the baking dish, stirring to combine.
9. Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
10. Bake for 2 hours, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.
11. While the stew bakes, prepare mashed potatoes: Boil 2 lbs potatoes until tender. Mash with 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter, and salt & pepper to taste.
12. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
13. Spoon the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the stew. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
14. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.