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Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie

A comforting and hearty Crockpot Shepherd's Pie, perfect for a family dinner. This recipe combines savory ground meat with a creamy vegetable filling, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Filling
  • 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
Topping
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef or lamb in a skillet. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
  3. Transfer meat mixture to a slow cooker.
  4. Stir in vegetables, soup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Prepare mashed potatoes. Mix in butter and milk.
  7. Spread mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.
  8. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes to heat potatoes.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

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