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Beef & Mushroom Stew
ACTIVE: 35 min TOTAL: 50 min

This hearty beer-spiked beef stew is best served with creamy mashed potatoes for a shepherd’s pie vibe.

INGREDIENTS
11/2 pounds yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 cup low-fat milk

Two tablespoons butter

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided

One tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered

One medium onion, diced

Four cloves garlic, minced

Two tablespoons all-purpose flour

16 ounces stout (see Tip)

1 cup low-sodium beef broth

One tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 cup frozen peas and carrots

Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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