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Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie
A comforting classic made easy with slow cooker convenience, featuring seasoned beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes topped with cheese and herbs.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca, finely crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 packages refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- Paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and onion until browned, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add beef mixture and vegetables to slow cooker. Mix broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, tapioca, seasonings, and pepper; pour over mixture.
- Cook on Low 4-6 hours or High 3 hours. Prepare mashed potatoes, stir in cheese, and spread over beef mixture.
- Cook on High 20 minutes, then garnish with paprika and parsley.
Notes
You can prepare the mashed potatoes in advance for quicker assembly.