Description
Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and home during chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines succulent ground meat with tender vegetables, all topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, every bite is a delicious reminder of home-cooked meals. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe allows you to enjoy a classic favorite with minimal effort. Just set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and measuring out the seasonings.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground meat to the skillet; brown until fully cooked.
- Stir in carrots, peas, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to your crockpot and stir gently.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes over the filling evenly.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until heated through and golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg