Ingredients

For the mashed potatoes:
2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tbsp salt
2-3 tbsp butter (I use lactose free butter)
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt

For the meat and veg:
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1.5 lb minced meat (pork, beef, lamb, or mix)
1/2 cup carrots, cut into coins
1-1 1/2 cups green peas
1 1/2 cups Guinness
3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

1. Cover potatoes and garlic in a pot with water, add salt and bring to a boil.
2. Partially cover and boil on medium high for 20-25 minutes, or until fork tender.
3. While potatoes are cooking, add olive oil to a large pan and warm over medium-high heat.
4. Add onions and sauté until soft.
5. Add garlic and sauté until golden.
6. Add minced meat to pan and cook just until there is no more pink showing, breaking up the meat while cooking.
7. Add remaining ingredients to pan, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes without a lid to reduce sauce.
8. When potatoes have finished cooking, drain water then return potatoes and garlic back to pot.
9. Add butter and seasoned salt to potatoes and mash until smooth.
10. To assemble, spread meat and veggies evenly in the bottom of a square baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top of meat mixture.
11. To cook right away, bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
12. To cook from frozen, baking in 350°F over for 45-60 minutes (until centre is heated through).

Notes

1. If you are making a vegan version of this recipe, substitute butter for vegan butter/margarine, the minced meat for dry lentils, and make sure that you use a vegan friendly worcestershire sauce.
2. For an alcohol-free version, use an alcohol-free stout or a beef broth.
3. This dish can be frozen whole in its baking dish, or cut into individual portions. If freezing in individual portions, I recommend placing in the fridge the day before eating, and heating in the microwave until heated through for a quick, easy meal.