Description
This Crockpot Shepherd Pie combines savory ground beef, hearty mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, creating a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef or ground lamb
- ½ large onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 12 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.87 oz brown gravy mix packet
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large idaho potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the onion and garlic; cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until softened and drain any excess grease.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Spread the frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the beef.
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown gravy mix, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the prepared gravy over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- During the last 2 hours of cooking, peel and chop the potatoes into large chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender; drain well.
- Mash the potatoes with the butter until smooth.
- Stir the beef mixture gently and spread it into an even layer.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes over the beef filling and spread to the edges.
- Replace the lid and cook for the remaining 1½ hours.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground lamb with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
You can use fresh vegetables instead of frozen if desired.
Adjust the seasoning according to personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg