Description
This Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect hearty meal for busy nights. With a savory combination of seasoned ground beef or lamb, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, this dish cooks effortlessly in the slow cooker. It’s comfort food at its finest—simple to prepare, full of flavor, and guaranteed to satisfy your family.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 cups mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh herbs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Cook the Meat & Veggies: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or lamb. Add the chopped onion and diced carrots, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
Transfer to Crockpot: Add the cooked meat and vegetables to the crockpot. Stir in the frozen peas, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything together.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until heated through and flavors have melded.
Top with Mashed Potatoes: Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to heat the potatoes.
Serve & Garnish: Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the veggies in the recipe—feel free to add mushrooms, corn, or even parsnips for a unique twist.
For a richer flavor, top the mashed potatoes with shredded cheese before the final cooking step.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of broth to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (slow cooking)
- Category: Comfort Food, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, British-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg