Crock Pot Shepherd's Pie

This Crock Pot shepherd's pie frees up your time while it slow cooks. Come back to a hearty beef stew layered with fluffy mashed potatoes, ready for dinner!

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American, Irish

Keyword: crock pot shepherd's pie, crockpot shepherd's pie

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5 30

Total Time: 5 40

Servings:

Calories: 509kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

Beef filling:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 lb 85% lean ground beef
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rosemary
2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup frozen corn

Mashed potato topping:

1 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Water for cooking the potatoes
1/3 cup half and half
8 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

Lightly coat the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the ground beef along with the herbs and seasonings. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat and stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the garlic and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and flour, stirring until fully incorporated and smooth.
Pour in the broth and add the frozen vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Set the filling aside.
To make the mashed potato topping, place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them rest for 1 minute.
Mash the potatoes with the remaining ingredients until smooth and creamy.
To assemble the shepherd's pie, spoon the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of the Crockpot.
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture.
Cover with the lid and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until bubbly and heated through.

Notes

You need to cook the ground beef before putting it in the Crock Pot, so you can drain the excess grease. You can use a strainer or just push the beef to one side of the skillet, tilt the pan, then spoon out the grease.
For a thicker gravy, make a quick slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Stir it into the stew before assembling your Crock Pot shepherd's pie with mashed potatoes.
You can use a 6- or 8-quart Crockpot as long as it’s large enough to spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the beef filling. The cooking time can be adjusted based on your ingredients.

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