Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie

shepherds pie ground beef, corn, peas, carrots, onions, with a side of mashed potatoes garnished on a blue bowl and a gold fork inside

You won’t find a better comfort food than Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie. Full of ground beef, vegetables, savory gravy, and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes - it’s the perfect all-in-one dish for a hot, delicious meal ready in the slow cooker. For times when you want to have a homemade dinner waiting for you, prep ahead early in the day and enjoy the results of your labor in a classic, nourishing dish.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, French

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings people

Calories 290kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Skillet
Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup chopped yellow onion
10 oz frozen mixed veggies
2 teaspoons homemade Italian dressing mix
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
2 - 3 cups leftover creamy garlic mashed potatoes
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat and drain any excess grease
Stir in broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, veggies, seasoning, and cornstarch slurry
Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly
Transfer to slow cooker
Top with mashed potatoes
Top potatoes with parmesan cheese
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze leftovers, I suggest freezing individual portions in airtight containers and removing as much air as possible before sealing. Thaw before reheating for best results.
Make filling ahead of time and freeze for an easy-prep meal! Reheat in microwave or oven.

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