Crockpot Shepherds Pie
Servings: 0
A classic ground beef crockpot dinner recipe that is full of flavor. Try this Crockpot Shepherds Pie for dinner tonight.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef browned and drained
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 16 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 1 to 2 cups beef broth depending on how saucy you like your shepherd’s pie
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 to 5 cups mashed potatoes prepared
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. optional
Instructions
- Prepare a slow cooker liner with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onions. Cook the onions until softened and stir in garlic.
- To the onions, add all ingredients EXCEPT the mashed potatoes and cheese. Stir together well. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker liner and spread evenly.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Remove the slow cooker lid and add the mashed potatoes, spreading into an even layer. Top with cheese and recover the slow cooker until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions or alone.