Steak and Guinness Stew with Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash

Name: Steak and Guinness Stew with Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 45 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, sliced; 1 pound beef, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can Guinness Draught (or 2 cups beef broth); 2 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 pound potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces; 2 carrots, cut into bite sized pieces; 8 ounces mushrooms (quartered); salt and pepper to taste; 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup Irish white cheddar (or aged white cheddar), shredded