Description
A comforting and hearty dish made with ground beef, peas, carrots, and topped with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Add peas, carrots, and any other desired vegetables. Cook for a few more minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in beef broth, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and cream cheese until smooth, then mix in shredded cheese until melted.
- Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker, spread evenly, and top with cheesy mashed potatoes, smoothing out gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until cooked through and the top is golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a golden top, finish under the broiler for a few minutes before serving. Avoid over-mashing the potatoes to prevent a gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, slow cooker, comfort food, family recipe, cheesy