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Close-up of sliced shepherd's pie with visible meat, vegetables, and mashed potato topping on a white plate.

Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie

A hearty and comforting Crockpot Shepherd's Pie, perfect for a family dinner. This recipe combines savory ground meat with a creamy mashed potato topping for a delicious and easy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 10.75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Mashed Potato Topping
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes prepared
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in skillet, drain grease.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened (5 min).
  3. Transfer meat mixture to slow cooker.
  4. Stir in vegetables, soup, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low (6-8 hrs) or high (3-4 hrs).
  6. Prepare mashed potatoes, mix in butter and milk.
  7. Spread mashed potatoes over meat mixture.
  8. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use lamb instead of beef. You can also add a layer of shredded cheese under the mashed potatoes.