Description
A heartwarming dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory ground meat and vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, lamb, or turkey)
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Herbs (thyme, rosemary, to taste)
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic over medium heat until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped vegetables and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker and spread evenly.
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with butter, milk, and cheese until smooth.
- Spread the cheesy mashed potatoes over the meat mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. For a golden top, uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes if time permits.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Great for gatherings and can be made ahead of time. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, slow cooker, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner