Description
This Crockpot Shepherd Pie is packed with savory flavors from ground beef and fresh vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a cozy meal!
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 and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up as you go.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Drain excess grease.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker and layer the frozen mixed vegetables on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown gravy mix, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour this gravy over the meat and veggies.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- During the last 2 hours, peel and chop potatoes, boil in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter.
- Gently stir the beef filling and spread it evenly. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top, spreading them to the edges.
- Replace the lid and cook for an additional 1½ hours.
- Finish with chopped parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey instead of beef or lamb.
Ensure the potatoes are well mashed for a creamy topping; adding milk can make them even smoother.
Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables for a personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 pie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
