Description
This Crock Pot Shepherd’s Pie delivers nostalgic, cozy flavor with slow cooker ease – perfect for busy‑day dinners the whole family adores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can beef consommé or beef stock
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) family-size package instant mashed potatoes
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (microbial-rennet)
Instructions
- Step: Add the raw ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic to a large mixing bowl or directly into a skillet.
- Step: Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease, then transfer the beef mixture to your crock pot.
- Step: Next, add the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef consommé to the crock pot.
- Step: Mix until everything is evenly coated and well combined. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, letting the flavors come together and the vegetables cook through.
- Step: About 30 minutes before serving, make the instant mashed potatoes as directed, then spread them evenly over the meat filling.
- Step: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dish is hot throughout.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Cool completely and freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Reheat single servings in the microwave for 45-60 seconds, or heat larger portions in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg