Description

This Crockpot Shepherd Pie is a delightful medley of ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this homemade dish offers rich flavors and simple preparation, making it a go-to comfort food for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Drain excess grease.
Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker and spread the frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the top.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown gravy mix, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
In the last 2 hours of cooking, peel and chop the potatoes into large chunks. Boil them in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender. Drain and mash with butter until smooth.
Gently stir the beef filling and spread it evenly. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, spreading 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 warm.

Notes

For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef or lamb.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix.
This dish can be prepared in advance and reheated—making it ideal for meal planning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 80mg