Get ready to enjoy some yummy comfort food with this Crock Pot Shepherds Pie! A classic just got even easier to make in the crock pot.
6servings
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Total Time 4 hourshours55 minutesminutes
Ingredients
For the mashed potatoes
5large potatoespeeled and cut into cubes
½cup2% milk
2Tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
For the ground beef filling
1Tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1medium red onionchopped
1poundground beef
1large carrotfinely diced
¾cupfrozen peas
¾cupfrozen corn
2clovesgarlicminced
2Tablespoonsfresh parsley
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
To make the potatoes
Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the water and mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper, and continue mashing until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
To make the filling
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into pieces as it cooks, 7-10 minutes. Drain grease and return the ground beef to the pan.
Add the diced carrot, onion, frozen peas, frozen corn and minced garlic, salt and black pepper.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon the beef mixture into the bottom of the crockpot.
Spread the mashed potatoes on top of the beef mixture, making sure to cover it completely. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly. Top with parsley, if using.
You can substitute the ground beef for ground pork, turkey or chicken.Store the leftover shepherd's pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, simply microwave or heat in the oven until warmed through.Sweet Potato Topping: Instead of using regular mashed potatoes for the topping, try using mashed sweet potatoes for a delicious twist.Cheese Topping: If you're a cheese lover, sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potato layer before cooking. This will give the dish a delicious cheesy crust.Spicy Filling: For a little kick of heat, add some chili powder or red pepper flakes to the beef filling.
Notes
You can substitute the ground beef for ground pork, turkey or chicken.Store the leftover shepherd's pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, simply microwave or heat in the oven until warmed through.Sweet Potato Topping: Instead of using regular mashed potatoes for the topping, try using mashed sweet potatoes for a delicious twist.Cheese Topping: If you're a cheese lover, sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potato layer before cooking. This will give the dish a delicious cheesy crust.Spicy Filling: For a little kick of heat, add some chili powder or red pepper flakes to the beef filling.