In a large pot heat olive oil on medium then saute the onions till softening- about 2-3 minutes
Add the garlic and saute another 2 minutes until fragrant
fold in the tomato paste and saute another 1 minute until the paste becomes fragrant and darkens
Add the beef and cook til brown, breaking up with a wooden spoon. about 5 minutes
Add the beer, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and bay leaves and mixed vegetables. Bring to a simmer on high heat then reduce to medium and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
preheat oven to 350F
The Potatoes
Add potatoes to a pot and cover with water, season liberally with salt. Bring to a boil and boil until fork tender. 15-20 minutes
Strain the potatoes, return them to their pot. Add butter, sour cream, salt and mash roughly. Do not pure, you want thick irregular mash for this
Add the meat to a large 9x13 baking dish. Top with potatoes and then use a fork to evenly spread the potatoes over the meat and add texture. Bake in the oven at 350F for 25-30 minutes.
Switch oven to broil and broil until potato peaks start to crisp and brown, about 5 minutes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
677
% Daily Value*
Fat
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
106
mg
35
%
Sodium
348
mg
15
%
Potassium
1709
mg
49
%
Carbohydrates
64
g
21
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
3438
IU
69
%
Vitamin C
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.