Description
Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground meat with fresh vegetables and a creamy mashed potato topping. This hearty dish simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, filling your home with an irresistible aroma that beckons everyone to the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll be serving up smiles and seconds in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk)
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by dicing the onions and carrots.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Brown the ground meat in the skillet for about 7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Layer the meat mixture into the crockpot. Add frozen peas on top, followed by a layer of mashed potatoes.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg